Archive for April 8, 2009

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By Lisa Maxson

Entering the holiest time in the Church

As Christians prepare to celebrate Christ's resurrection at Easter, they must first remember his suffering and death, said Father Francis... Read more

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Scranton bishops ask Catholic higher ed to ensure fidelity in health services

Following a report of contraceptives being sold at a Pennsylvania Catholic university, the bishops of the Diocese of Scranton have... Read more

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New Obama faith-based advisor described Knights of Columbus as ‘army of oppression’

Several Catholics are included among President Barack Obama’s announced appointments to his advisory council on faith-based partnerships. However, the appointees... Read more

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Colorado contraception bill ventures into abortifacient debate

A “dangerously broad” proposed Colorado law written to protect contraception in response to a “personhood amendment” ballot measure is headed... Read more

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Holy Week is most important week of the year, Pope says

Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square today to attend Pope Benedict XVI’s weekly General Audience and catechesis.  The... Read more

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By Lisa Maxson

Trisimony 13 baby exceeding expectations, says Omaha mom

John Paul Hauser, a baby featured in a February article, is doing "really, really well" and developmentally is exceeding expectations,... Read more

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Pope plans visit to L'Aquila earthquake victims

Pope Benedict XVI said today at his weekly general audience that he will visit the earthquake plagued city of L'Aquila... Read more

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Oprah’s website buries Dr. Oz's ‘stem cell debate is dead’ statement

Yesterday, Dr. Mehment Oz appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show to voice his support for adult stem cell research and... Read more

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CNA offering resources for the celebrating Easter

To help our readers celebrate Easter this year, CNA is providing a full list of resources focused on the Easter... Read more

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Youths, young adults gather for Lenten prayer, reflection at Belmont Abbey

“We are all on a pilgrimage during the Lenten season,” said Bishop Peter J. Jugis.  This is a “time for... Read more

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Cardinal Castrillon denies he has been asked to step down

Responding to reports in the media, the president of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, said that... Read more

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Cardinal Egan released from hospital

Cardinal Edward Egan, the outgoing Archbishop of New York City, was released from St. Vincent’s Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Doctors... Read more

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Top ranking Hispanic bishop criticizes Notre Dame, supports local bishop

The highest ranking Hispanic bishop in the U.S., Archbisop Jose H. Gomez, has released a letter saying Notre Dame’s invitation... Read more

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Southern African Catholics donate 258 tons of aid relief for Zimbabwe

Responding to a call from their bishops, Southern African Catholics have gathered 258 tons of food and medicine to be... Read more

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Just after joining Catholic Church, Tony Blair questions teaching on homosexuality

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, speaking in an interview with a homosexual magazine, has advocated that Pope Benedict XVI... Read more