Archive for October 5, 2006

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Lawyers to take case of Catholics' executions to international court

Lawyers and priests from an Indonesian Church-based group say the recent executions of three Catholic men were illegal and unconstitutional,... Read more

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Christian-Muslim dialogue impossible if persecution of non-Muslims continues

The starting point for any inter-faith dialogue must be a discussion of the willingness of Islamic governments to stop the... Read more

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Pope renews commitment to visit Austria next year

Pope Benedict XVI reaffirmed his commitment to visit Austria. During his meeting with the pontiff yesterday, President Heinz Fischer of... Read more

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Pro-family legal groups applauding California court’s decision in favor of same-sex marriage ban

Several pro-family legal centers are celebrating a ruling yesterday by the California Court of Appeals, which reversed a lower court’s... Read more

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Pope Benedict announces next Assembly of Synod of Bishops in 2008 about the Word of God in the Church

Pope Benedict XVI has called the 12th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, dedicated to the theme, “The... Read more

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L'Osservatore Romano to celebrate its 145th anniversary with an historical exposition

The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano is celebrating its 145th anniversary with an expo in Rome that will feature rare and... Read more

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Catholic lawyers say new sex-ed law is no solution to problems facing young people

In response to the possible passage of a law that requires sex-ed to be taught in all schools in Argentina,... Read more

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Catholic clergy asked to leave Belarus

Catholics in the former Soviet republic of Belarus are praying and scratching their heads at the expulsion of 12 Roman... Read more

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World Congress of Prayer for Life opens in Fatima

On October 4 the World Congress of Prayer for Life opened in Fatima, under the theme "Mary, We Entrust To... Read more