Archive for August 29, 2007

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Pope Benedict XVI--"The supreme human good is found in Christianty"

The purpose of all learning and culture is the discernment of the supreme human good, and this supreme good is... Read more

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Pope Benedict XVI denounces Italian and Greek arsonists who caused wildfires

During today’s general audience, Pope Benedict XVI condemned the "criminal acts" and "irresponsible behavior" of the arsonists, who authorities say... Read more

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Passengers on Vatican's new airline prevented from carrying Lourdes water onboard

Amongst Catholics, water from the well known Marian apparition site of Lourdes, France is a common export. Inspectors at Tarbes-Lourdes airport,... Read more

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Sweden suspends economic aid to Nicaragua for not allowing abortion

The government of Sweden has announced it will suspend economic aid to Nicaragua over that country’s laws defending the unborn... Read more

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Michael Vick’s statement on ‘finding Jesus’ causes opposing reactions

Michael Vick’s recent statement that he has “found Jesus” is drawing quite differing reactions. On the one hand, some people... Read more

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US Bishops' Labor Day message calls for renewed immigration debate

The U.S. bishops are calling on Catholics to recommit this Labor Day to defending the lives, dignity, and rights of... Read more

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Negotiations for Papal Mass at Australian racehorse track take a turn for the worse

The dispute continues over whether the World Youth Day closing Mass with Pope Benedict XVI will be held at Randwick... Read more

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Taliban agrees to free Christian South Korean hostages

Taliban militants have agreed to free 19 South Koreans on the condition that South Korea pull out its 200 troops... Read more

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Archbishop warns Venezuela is heading towards dictatorship

Archbishop Baltazar Porras Cardozo warned Venezuelans this week that the constitutional reforms proposed by President Hugo Chavez are leading the... Read more

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Day of Solidarity in Argentina commemorates Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

Caritas Argentina has noted that the national Day of Solidarity which was celebrated on August 26, also coincided with the... Read more

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New movie spotlights danger of devotion to “Saint Death”

Armageddon Films has released a new film by producer and director Paco del Toro, entitled “Saint Death,” which focuses on... Read more

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New documentary to expose academic punishment for those against Big Bang Theory

While universities are known to be places where bright minds expand the frontiers of knowledge, in a new documentary, Ben... Read more