Archive for November 18, 2009

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British prayer effort invokes St. Monica on behalf of inactive Catholics

Invoking the example of St. Monica, a British bishop and a woman leading a mother’s prayer group program have invited... Read more

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Archbishop calls for overturning territory’s recognition of same-sex unions

Calling on Australian Prime Minster Kevin Rudd to overturn the Australian Capital Territory Government’s new laws recognizing same-sex civil unions,... Read more

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Bishop urges priests to be faithful to Church's teaching on sexual morality

In a recent talk to the priests of his diocese, Bishop John D'Arcy spoke on the importance of priests remaining... Read more

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Holy Father calls for the world to respect the dignity of children

Following today's general audience, Benedict XVI appealed to the international community to respect the rights of children around the globe.  Read more

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Beauty is a 'fascinating way to approach the Mystery of God,' says Pope Benedict

In his catechesis to the 8,000 present during Wednesday's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of "the glory of the... Read more

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Benedict XVI meets heads of state from Bangladesh and Burundi

Following his general audience Wednesday afternoon, Pope Benedict XVI met with Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh and on Tuesday... Read more

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Euthanasia of any kind unacceptable, say Portuguese bishops

At the conclusion of their Plenary Assembly at the Shrine of Fatima, the bishops of Portugal stated that any form... Read more

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Letter on marriage clarifies opposition to divorce, cohabitation and same sex unions

On the final day of their annual meeting, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a  pastoral letter on... Read more

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U.S. bishops approve document on reproductive technologies

The U.S. bishops have approved a document regarding the moral use of reproductive technologies for couples struggling with infertility yet... Read more

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Vatican daily recalls 50th anniversary of Ben Hur

The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano (LOR) published several articles in its November 17 edition which commemorated the 50th anniversary of... Read more

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Guidelines set for patients in vegetative state

During this week's Fall General Assembly, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved revision guidelines for medically assisted nutrition... Read more

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Argentinians remember life of Pope John Paul II

Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, who was Karol Wojtyla’s personal secretary for 40 years, is visiting Argentina this week to speak about... Read more

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Effort to stop new liturgical translations at USCCB meeting fails

On Tuesday, a motion from Bishop Donald Trautman of Erie, Penn. to reject the new liturgical translations failed to garner... Read more

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U.S. bishops select new chairmen-elect of five USCCB committees

By a simple majority vote at their fall assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has elected... Read more

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Archbishop of Washington counters critics of Church statement on effects of same-sex ‘marriage’ law

The Archdiocese of Washington’s announcement that services would have to be cut if the District of Columbia City Council recognizes... Read more