Archive for November 30, 2004

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Prevent AIDS by education for chastity and respect for sacredness of human life

The Vatican Press Office released a message today on the occasion of World AIDS Day, dedicated to women this year,... Read more

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Settlement reported imminent between California diocese and alleged sexual abuse victims

A settlement is reported to be imminent between the Catholic Diocese of Orange and 60 alleged victims of clergy sexual... Read more

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Violating rights of the poor is an act against God, says Pope

Speaking on Psalm 71 in today's general audience in the Paul VI Hall, Pope John Paul II explained that because... Read more

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Pope’s prayer intentions for December: children, inculturation of the Gospel

The Holy Father's general prayer intention for the month of December is: "That children may be considered as precious gifts... Read more

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Civil Unions bill in New Zealand to be voted on tomorrow, an abuse of democracy says watchdog group

Family Life International, New Zealand has released a statement warning that The Civil Union Bill proposing the legalisation of same... Read more

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Public schools should respect faith practice of Muslim and Christian students equally, says Catholic League

In recent years, public schools across the United States have removed Christmas traditions in an attempt to be “inclusive” and... Read more

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Pro-life group seeks ‘prayer missionaries’ to be part of new e-mail prayer network

The largest pro-life organization in the world is seeking people who are willing to assist in its pro-life mission through... Read more

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US bishops’ Christmas special to air on NBC stations

An hour-long Christmas special, produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC), will be distributed... Read more

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Supreme Court of Canada to rule on same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court of Canada has announced that it will render its decision on the constitutionality of the federal government’s... Read more

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Parish priest in Spain explains denial of Eucharist to homosexual couple

Father Francisco Perez, a parish priest in the city of Acala la Real, Spain, said this week his decision to... Read more

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Legislator attempts to block “abortion boat” from docking in Argentina

A Buenos Aires Congressman has launched a legal effort to keep the Dutch abortion ship “Aurora” from docking in Argentina... Read more

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Church calls for justice and forgiveness after release of torture report in Chile

The Executive Committee of the Bishops Conference of Chile is calling on Chileans to respond with justice and a spirit... Read more

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Church in Central America announces plan for rehabilitation of gang members

Auxiliary Bishop Romulo Emiliani of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, announced this week that the Episcopal conferences of Central America will... Read more