Archive for November 26, 2008

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Washington bishops say ‘no moral justification’ for upcoming execution

The Catholic bishops of Washington state are asking Gov. Chris Gregoire to commute the death sentence of Darold Ray Stenson,... Read more

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Cardinal Biffi: Christian teachings do not change with the times

Cardinal Giacomo Biffi, the retired Archbishop of Bologna, has written a new book which stresses the primacy of conversion in... Read more

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Pope prays for full unity with Armenian Apostolic Church

Pope Benedict and the Roman Catholic faithful were joined in the Paul VI audience hall today by Aram I, Catholicos... Read more

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There is no contradiction between faith and works, Pope asserts

Pope Benedict continued his reflections on St. Paul today, urging the 9,000 people present to consider Paul's teaching on faith... Read more

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Former Socialist senator who converted to Catholicism calls for end to abortion

During the “Catholics and Public Life” congress in Spain this week, former senator Mercedes Aroz, who a year ago announced... Read more

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Bishops encourage Cubans to learn lesson of love from Cuba's next blessed

With the beatification of Br. Jose Olallo Vales just days away, the bishops of Cuba issued a message this week... Read more

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CNA and Franciscan Foundation launch effort to keep Christians in the Holy Land

Although Christians have been present in the Holy Land for thousands of years, their presence is dwindling quickly due to... Read more

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Archbishop Rodriguez: The Cross doesn’t hurt anyone, it is only a sign of love and peace

In response to a court ruling this week that crucifixes must be removed from a local school in his city,... Read more

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New Obama domestic policy director has close ties to abortion lobby

President-elect Obama has selected as Director of the Domestic Policy Council Melody C. Barnes, a New York lawyer with an... Read more