Archive for June 14, 2007

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Pope Benedict teaches that true alleviation of poverty is spiritual and material

Aid organizations must bring more than material aid to truly help those in need, said Pope Benedict. They must bring... Read more

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Family organization founded by U.S. married couple receives Pontifical status

The Apostolate for Family Consecration, an Ohio-based ministry to Catholic families, is now one of fewer than 125 organizations in... Read more

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Episcopal coalition to force schism within worldwide Anglican Communion

A powerful coalition of conservative Anglican leaders is preparing to create a parallel church for conservatives in the United States,... Read more

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Nuncio says election of Peres brings hope for peace between Israel and neighbors

Responding to news of the election of Shimon Peres as the new Israeli president, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Holy... Read more

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Cardinal Martino announces end of Church’s financial contributions to Amnesty International

In response to the recent decision by Amnesty International to support abortion as a human right, Cardinal Renato Martino, president... Read more

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Spanish youth to bring eyeglasses to natives in Nicaraguan rain forest

A group of young people from Spain will travel to the rain forest of Nicaragua in July to bring eyeglasses... Read more

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Chilean police detain suspect who profaned church with satanic graffiti

Police in the city of Curacautin in southern Chile detained an 18 year-old this week they believe to was responsible... Read more

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Austria may be only European country visited by Benedict XVI in 2007

Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Austria September 7-9 may be his only trip to a European country in 2007, according... Read more

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National Catholic Bioethics Center joins chorus denouncing 'pro-choice' Philadelphia

The National Catholic Bioethics Center joined its voice to that of Cardinal Justin Rigali yesterday regarding the decision of Philadelphia’s... Read more

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Archbishop Gomez draws attention to urgent need for immigration reform

Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio is calling on citizens, legislators and policymakers to muster the courage to create new... Read more

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Women’s dignity not tied to ordination, says bishop

To say that a woman cannot be a priest in no way detracts from her human dignity and her equality... Read more