Archive for February 1, 2007

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Pope sends message to Christians in the Middle East: “be courageous and steadfast”

Today in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received members of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between Catholics and... Read more

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Vatican reemphasizes opposition to U.N. document promoting abortion of babies with disabilities

The Press Office of the Holy See re-released today a speech given by Archbishop Celestino Migliore to the United Nations... Read more

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Jews, Christians, and Muslims called to strengthen ties that bind, Pope says

Today in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received a delegation from the Foundation for Inter-religious and Inter-cultural Research and Dialogue, led... Read more

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South Dakota reintroduces abortion ban with stiffer penalties

The South Dakota House of Representatives yesterday introduced a new abortion ban for the state, this time carrying harsher penalties.... Read more

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Archbishop proposes ‘new missal for new mission’

The liturgical renewal in the Church, which includes a revision of the English translation of the Latin Missal, will contribute... Read more

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Vatican defends choice of Doubleday as pope's publisher

The Vatican on Wednesday defended the choice of Doubleday to publish Pope Benedict's XVI new book, "Jesus of Nazareth", in... Read more

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Polish Politicians propose law to defend good name of priests

A group of Polish politicians have joined with Radio María to present new legislation to protect priests from false accusations... Read more

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New Supreme Court chief justice in Uruguay supports legalization of abortion

The new Chief Justice of the Uruguayan Supreme Court, Sara Bossio, who will assume the post on February 1, has... Read more

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Bishops say new constitution should acknowledge Catholic identity of Dominican Republic

The Bishops’ Conference of the Dominican Republic has asked the government commission charged with reforming the country’s Constitution to “clearly... Read more

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Magazine for Christians in Muslim countries launched with U.N. panel discussion

The publication of an international journal in the United States to support small Christian communities living in predominantly Muslim countries... Read more

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Archbishop still hopeful Catholic adoption agencies can find solution in U.K.

Archbishop Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Birmingham spoke publicly today for the first time since Tony Blair announced that Roman Catholic... Read more

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Despite different faiths, America is a country that prays, Bush says

President George W. Bush spoke this morning at the 55th National Prayer Breakfast.  The U.S. President told the crowd of... Read more