Archive for May 23, 2005

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Christian leaders not happy with filibuster compromise

The Family Research Council is among numerous groups around the country expressing their distaste for a compromise, which will allow... Read more

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Globalization and Christian morality: Vatican to hold summit

The Vatican announced today that it will hold an international summit aimed at understanding moral factors in globalization from May... Read more

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Catholic memorial opens near Ground Zero

A beloved chapel, located just 200 yards from the World Trade Center Site, was finally restored and blessed Sunday by... Read more

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Prayer is legal at graduation ceremonies, says Christian association

Banning prayer from graduation ceremonies is in violation of the law, said Finn Laursen, executive director of Christian Educators Association... Read more

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Opponents ‘hiding from debate’ on judicial nominees, says legal expert

Democratic senators refuse to vote on President George Bush’s judicial nominees, claiming they are “extreme.” But Wendy Long, former law... Read more

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Ground broken for new Oakland cathedral

The ground was broken Saturday for one of the only cathedrals to be constructed in California in the last 200... Read more

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Church teaching is clear, consistent on embryonic stem cell research, expert says

In the latest edition of the on-line magazine, ‘The Window’, editor Deal Hudson challenges the thinking of many Catholic politicians... Read more

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‘The Godfather’ filmmaker releases film on John Paul II

Legendary filmmaker Robert Evans has released a new film on the life of Pope John Paul II. Evans’ most well... Read more

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Brazilian postal service to issue stamp in honor of John Paul II

The Brazilian postal service announced it will issue a commemorative stamp in honor of John Paul II during a special... Read more

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5000 children confirmed in Australia

Over 40,000 parents, teachers and friends packed Sydney’s Superdome on Saturday to witness the Confirmation of some 5,000 young people... Read more

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New primate of Nicaragua: The Gospel needs more witnesses of faith

During his installation Mass as Archbishop of Managua, Nicaragua, Archbishop Leopoldo Brenes told those in attendance that “what the Gospel... Read more

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Benedict XVI will captivate young people, says Spanish cardinal

The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, said this week he is convinced young people will flock to... Read more

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Case of abuse sparks rapid response from Argentinean diocese

The Diocese of San Isidro, Argentina, revealed this week the immediate measures taken in response to a possible case of... Read more