Archive for November 5, 2009

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Archbishop praises Constitutional Court for ruling on abortifacient pill

Archbishop Javier Del Rio Alba of Arequipa praised a ruling by Peru’s Constitutional Court on the controversial morning-after pill and... Read more

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Supporters of Illinois parental notification law claim ‘great victory’ as it takes effect

In what one pro-life advocate called a “great victory” for families, a Wednesday vote by the Illinois Medical Disciplinary Board... Read more

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EWTN broadcasts to go High-Def in December

The Catholic broadcaster Eternal Word Television Network has announced that the channel will be available in High Definition (HD) format... Read more

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Archbishop asks U.N. for lasting solution to ‘tragic reality’ of Palestinian refugees

Commenting on a report about the refugee situation in Palestine, the apostolic nuncio to the U.N. lamented the “tragic reality”... Read more

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Benedict XVI addresses anxiety, death and 'hope of immortality'

This morning, Pope Benedict celebrated a Mass for the souls of the cardinals and bishops who have died over the... Read more

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Vatican hosting seminar on sports and spiritual life

The Vatican is set to host a unique seminar on how sports are related to building virtue and the spiritual... Read more

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Spanish cloistered nuns see surge in vocations

A 43 year-old prioresses has revolutionized an old Poor Clares convent in Spain, turning it onto a magnet for dozens... Read more

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Vatican issues first Braille stamp in honor of bicentenary of Louis Braille

The Vatican post office has issued it's first ever Braille stamp to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of... Read more

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Mexican parents demand removal of controversial health booklet

The State Association of Parents in Guanajuato announced it will ask local representatives to recall health booklets distributed by the... Read more

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Argentinian governor: I will not accept abortion or homosexual 'marriage'

In response to debate taking place in Argentina’s National Parliament, the Governor of Chaco, Jorge Capitanich, said this week he... Read more

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Vatican plans meeting between Pope and artists

A Vatican press conference was held today to discuss Pope Benedict XVI's upcoming meeting with artists on Nov. 21. The... Read more

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Arrest made in slaying of religious sister at New Mexico convent

The FBI has made an arrest in the slaying of a religious sister who was found dead in St. Berard’s... Read more

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Long-delayed Illinois parental notification law blocked by restraining order

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order on the enforcement of a 1995 Illinois parental notification requirement for minors... Read more

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Bishop of Beaumont praying for victims of Ft. Hood shooting

Chaos broke out at Ft. Hood, Texas today when Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan, and possibly other soldiers, opened fire, killing... Read more

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House Republican leader: 'health plan will require monthly abortion premium'

House Republican Leader John Boehner said today the House health care bill, which was backed today by the AARP and... Read more

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Traditional Anglican Communion of U.K. first to accept Pope's offer

Members of The Traditional Anglican Church in Great Britain have announced that they will enter into communion with the Vatican... Read more