Archive for May 18, 2007

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Honduran cardinal clarifies interview on Communion and pro-abortion politicians

In statements to Carlos Polo, director for Latin America of the Population Research Institute, Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga of... Read more

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Benedict XVI calls bishops of Mali to be zealous pastors

Today in the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo, shortly before his return to the Vatican this evening, the Pope received prelates... Read more

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Catholic college cancels speaker after pro-life protests planned

The College of St. Mary, in Omaha, Nebraska has decided to withdraw its invitation to Roberta Wilhelm, the scheduled speaker... Read more

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Independence for Kosovo is the only option says bishop

This past Friday, a proposal was floated by the U.N. envoy and former Finnish president Martii Ahtisaari's to grant Kosovo... Read more

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US bishops call for prayers, pledge to work for comprehensive immigration bill

The U.S. bishops have pledged to work with lawmakers to bring about federal immigration law that will “protect the basic... Read more

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Archbishop Mansell to attempt final effort to change contraception law

Archbishop Henry Mansell said he is considering all options, including a court challenge, to change Connecticut’s new law that requires... Read more

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Taliban threatens Pakistani Christians if they do not convert to Islam

Christians in Pakistan are seeking government protection after pro-Taliban militants sent letters to Christians, telling them convert to Islam or... Read more

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Rosary at Rose Bowl set for May 19, 2007

The largest outdoor celebration of the Rosary in Southern California in nearly 50 years will take place at the Rose... Read more

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Latin Mass should become more normal in Roman rite, says Cardinal Castrillon

The president of the Ecclesia Dei Commission, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, said this week “the time has come to facilitate”... Read more

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Jesuit provincial says disciplined theologian will be vindicated in the future

During a press conference at the 5th General Conference of the Latin American Bishops’ Council, the president of the Conference... Read more

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World Meeting of Families 2009 to be held in Mexico City

The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, announced at the 5th General Conference of... Read more

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Christians should vote for measures that are consistent with the faith, says Spanish bishop

Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona called on the faithful this week to vote in the May 27th elections and said... Read more

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Catholic website allegedly shut down by Muslim hackers

The editors of a Catholic website claim their site was brought down by Muslim hackers residing in Turkey. The website... Read more

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Arizona Bishops speak out against pending execution

The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference, in a statement released today, are speaking out in opposition to the death... Read more