Archive for October 4, 2009

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Catholics recall and honor life of St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi, "the little beggar," whose feast is celebrated on October 4, is perhaps the most popular saint... Read more

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Synod launches with focus on issues facing Church in Africa

Over two hundred bishops and dozens of experts and observers are gathering in Vatican City today for the Second Special Assembly... Read more

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Judge in New Hampshire upholds ‘under God’ phrase in Pledge of Allegiance

A federal judge in New Hampshire has thrown out an atheist activist’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the recitation of... Read more

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Pope Benedict calls for revolution of holiness in Africa

In St. Peter’s Basilica, during Sunday’s Opening Mass for the Synod of African Bishops, Pope Benedict XVI preached holiness as... Read more

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Holy Spirit will set agenda for Africa Synod, Pope teaches

As the Pope prepared to pray the Angelus today, he followed up his earlier remarks calling for a new evangelization of... Read more