Archive for May 17, 2005

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Transcendent God reaches out to us in our humility, says Pope Benedict on the birthday of John Paul II

Remembering the late John Paul II on what would have been his 85th birthday, Pope Benedict XVI today, greeted nearly... Read more

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Pope Benedict praises renaming of Italian peak for John Paul II

At the conclusion of today’s General Audience, Pope Benedict spiritually joined a ceremony, taking place simultaneously in Italy’s Gran Sasso... Read more

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Terri Schiavo’s parents attend Papal audience, thank Vatican for support

Among the pilgrims present for Pope Benedict XVI’s Wednesday audience this morning were Bob and Mary Schindler—parents of Terri Schiavo,... Read more

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Compendium of Catechism to be ready for publication in time for WYD 2005

The long-awaited Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be ready in time for World Youth Day 2005,... Read more

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Parents of Terri Schiavo thank Holy See for defending her life

The parents of Terri Schiavo, Bob and Mary Schindler, thanked the Holy See for its support in the fight to... Read more

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EWTN news director receives honorary doctorate

EWTN's news director, Raymond Arroyo, was awarded an honorary doctorate of communications from Franciscan University of Steubenville May 14.  Read more

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Orlando bishop says U.S. immigration policy outdated, unjust

The United States need a new immigration policy that will protect and address the need of immigrant and U.S-born workers,... Read more

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Pro-family group reflects one year after Massachusetts allows same-sex marriage

One year after a Massachusetts court allowed same-sex marriages, Concerned Women for America (CWA) says it has done nothing less... Read more

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Pro-abortion speaker cancels appearance amid concerns about protest

U.S. Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-New Hartford) withdrew as the commencement speaker at this Saturday's St. Elizabeth College of Nursing ceremony... Read more

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Catholic Charities tsunami relief hits $150 million

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced last week that Catholic Relief Services has received over $150 million in... Read more

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Vatican expert: Catholicism’s destiny intertwined with Latin America

During a conference in Lima at the celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the Latin America Bishops Conference (CELAM), the... Read more

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Pope Benedict XVI tells Latin America bishops: Defend family and promote priestly vocations

In message sent to bishops gathered in Lima for the 50th anniversary of the Latin America Bishops Conference, Pope Benedict... Read more