Archive for February 18, 2009

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Most faithful Catholic colleges are also the most affordable, reports study

In an effort to assist parents and students who are weighing various college options, the Center for the Study of... Read more

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Republican leaders tell cardinal pro-lifers will not be caught off-guard in Congress

Two Republican leaders have replied to Cardinal Justin Rigali’s Feb. 5 letter on abortion policy in which the prelate urged... Read more

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Pope Benedict strongly rebukes Pelosi over abortion

House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s photo-op with Pope Benedict XVI turned sour when the Pontiff used the 15-minute meeting to reaffirm... Read more

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St. Bede has something to say to modern Christians, Pope says

This morning in St. Peter's Square Pope Benedict reflected on the teachings of Saint Bede the Venerable, which provide modern... Read more

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President of Academy for Life: food and hydration do not fall under therapy

The President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, said this week that there “must be a distinction... Read more

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Catholics hold vigil praying for Obama’s conversion on FOCA

This morning when President Obama arrived in Mesa, Arizona to announce his $75 billion "Homeowner Stability Initiative," a group of... Read more

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Art expo on the travels of St. Paul opens in Hong Kong

“The missionary trips of St. Paul through the paintbrushes of young people” is the name of an art exhibit that... Read more

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Nancy Pelosi tries to spin meeting with Pope Benedict

After her meeting with the Holy Father this morning, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi released a statement highlighting the... Read more

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Supreme Court ruling in Spain rejects indoctrination in schools

Organizations opposed to Education for the Citizenry are praising four rulings from the Supreme Court which, while they refuse to... Read more

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Poor must not be forgotten in financial rescue plans, Caritas entreats

Caritas International has expressed its hope that British Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s visit with Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday will inspire... Read more

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Jesuits’ Oregon Province becomes first order to file for bankruptcy

The Oregon Province of the Society of Jesus filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday following additional sexual abuse lawsuits,... Read more

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Archbishop of Melbourne assigns priest to help bushfire victims

Following the disastrous bush wildfires in Australia, Archbishop of Melbourne Denis Hart has appointed Fr. Greg Bourke as Bushfire Recovery... Read more

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N. Dakota becomes fifth state with proposed personhood from conception law

By a margin of 51 to 41, the North Dakota House on Tuesday voted to approve a measure that establishes... Read more