Archive for August 27, 2008

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DNC faith panelists seek ‘common ground’ to reduce abortion numbers

Attempting to find “common ground on abortion,” former Indiana U.S. Representative Timothy Roemer, a pro-life Catholic Democrat, and Rev. Dr.... Read more

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Catholic Latino leaders challenged to help change American society

The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders met last weekend to discuss the theme, “Keeping and Transmitting Our Values in the... Read more

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Anti-Christian violence will not make the Church renounce dialogue, says Nuncio to India

The Apostolic Nuncio to India, Archbishop Pedro Lopez Quintana, said this week that, “Fundamentalist violence and hatred will not make... Read more

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Youngest premature baby born 15 ounces developing normally in Mexico

Shiryu Juárez Medina was born on May 29 in Mexico City at 23 weeks, weighing 15 ounces. He overcame numerous... Read more

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Christians should imitate St. Paul's passion for evangelizing, says Pope Benedict

During today's general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the life of St. Paul.... Read more

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DNC panel considers future of faith-based initiatives

Whether and how to continue the faith-based initiatives begun by President George W. Bush were among the topics of discussion... Read more

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Church in Ecuador places posters against abortion in all parishes throughout country

The Church in Ecuador has placed posters in parishes throughout the country in support of life and against the possibility... Read more

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Young African woman crawls 2.5 miles to attend Sunday Mass

The Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly in Chissano (Mozambique) took into their home this week a 25 year-old African... Read more

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Pelosi defends comments on beginning of life as more bishops warn against them

Bishop Samuel Aquila of Fargo, North Dakota has joined several other U.S. Catholic bishops in refuting Nancy Pelosi’s recent comments... Read more

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Abortion on the podium: Casey makes passing reference to abortion as Democrats avoid issue

Sixteen years after his father was denied a place on the podium of the Democratic National Convention, pro-life Sen. Bob... Read more