Archive for October 23, 2009

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Sudanese bishop warns war could return as secession vote nears

A Sudanese bishop has warned that the country could return to war, with tensions apparently increasing. “Something is in the... Read more

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Mother of ten to be honored for philanthropic leadership in Catholic education

A philanthropic mother of ten and grandmother of 28 will be honored for her work at the upcoming Tenth Annual... Read more

The U.S. Supreme Court?w=200&h=150

Supreme Court intervenes in favor of traditional marriage backers in Washington state

Backers of Referendum 71, a Washington measure seeking to protect traditional marriage in the state, say that Tuesday’s U.S. Supreme... Read more

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Bolivian bishops’ press office criticizes Chavez for verbal attacks against Bolivian journalist

The press office of the Bolivian bishops' conference criticized Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for his verbal attacks against a Bolivian... Read more

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Argentinean archbishop encourages seeking truth to obtain justice and peace

This week Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata encouraged Argentineans to seek out  truth, because only truth will bring about... Read more

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Synod Fathers draft final message on Church in Africa

As the Synod for Africa winds down, the hundreds of bishops in attendance voted on the final message to be... Read more

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Constitutional Court in Peru admits abortifacient effect of morning-after pill

Peru’s Constitutional Court has ruled against the distribution of the “morning-after pill” at public health care facilities because the abortifacient... Read more

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Colombia’s Council of State suspends regulations permitting abortion

Colombia’s Council of State has provisionally suspended regulations allowing abortions to be performed in the country, thus prohibiting any clinic... Read more

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Archbishop Burke named to Congregation for Bishops

Former Archbishop of St. Louis Raymond Burke has been appointed to the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops, it was announced last... Read more

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Pro-life Rep. Bart Stupak claims enough votes to stop health care bill over abortion

Drawing opposition from pro-abortion politicians and activists, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) is leading a coalition of about 40 pro-life Democrats... Read more