Archive for September 15, 2009

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British bishop says new atheist book ignores biblical scholarship

Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham David McGough has criticized a new book by the atheist author Philip Pullman, saying that his... Read more

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Papal nuncio to host D.C. reception for Hispanic Heritage Month

A reception for national Hispanic leaders will be held at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, D.C. to observe National Hispanic... Read more

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Orthodox visit to Rome showcases improving relations

The Russian Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Churches have improved relations under Pope Benedict XVI, and in a sign of... Read more

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Asian Church charities reflect on Christian outreach in wake of typhoon

The official papal charity Cor Unum has just concluded a retreat for the heads of Church charities throughout Asia. The... Read more

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Religion plays central role in development, says Tony Blair

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair told L’Osservatore Romano this week that religion, and concretely the Catholic Church, as “a... Read more

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Spanish cardinal warns against new abortion bill

The Archbishop of Madrid and president of the Bishops’ Conference of Spain, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, said this week... Read more

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Bishops of Venezuela denounce arbitrary dentention of protestors

The Venezuelan Bishops’ Committee on National Justice and Peace is deploring the arrest without cause of numerous individuals as a... Read more

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Pope Benedict may visit Malta for anniversary of St. Paul’s shipwreck

A Vatican official responsible for pontifical visits will travel to Malta in October to consider a visit by Pope Benedict... Read more

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Bishop says family cannot be defined by governments or parliament

Archbishop Francisco Gil Hellin of Burgos, Spain told the faithful during a Mass for the 20th Marian Day of the... Read more

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Memorial service for murdered pro-life activist to be held Wednesday

Friends and family of murdered pro-life activist Jim Pouillon will gather to pray and remember him at Willman Football Stadium... Read more

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Muslim mother frames daughter’s Christian boyfriend for blasphemy, violence ensues

A Friday outbreak of anti-Christian violence in Pakistan, which included the burning of a church, was reportedly sparked by a... Read more