Archive for December 3, 2009

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Bishops' synod discusses concerns for American laity including migration, violence and drugs

On Monday, the Vatican published a communique concerning a synod of bishops in Rome which expressed the need for American... Read more

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New Uruguayan president-elect means pro-life battle is compromised, leader warns

Following the announcement that Uruguay's left-wing candidate won the country's recent presidential election, pro-life leader Alvaro Fernandez warned that “the... Read more

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Cardinal Van Thuan Observatory condemns RU-486

The Cardinal Van Thuan Observatory recently issued a statement condemning RU-486, known as the abortion pill or mifepristone, as an “expression of... Read more

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Archbishop Dolan to mark 30th anniversary of Archbishop Sheen’s death with memorial Mass

Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan will celebrate a special St. Patrick’s Cathedral Mass on Dec. 9 to commemorate the... Read more

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Massacre of journalists may endanger Catholic-Muslim relations in Philippines

A Philippines massacre which killed at least 57 people may endanger interfaith relations between Catholics and Muslims in the country.... Read more

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Bishop still has ‘very serious concerns’ about health care legislation

Despite the advance of the Stupak Amendment in proposed health care legislation, Bishop Robert Vasa of Bend, Oregon says there... Read more

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SNAP slams Connecticut diocese after documents released, admits not having read them

The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) as well as “Voice of the Faithful," said on Wednesday that... Read more

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Rep. Kennedy 'milked' confrontation with Bishop Tobin for political reasons, expert says

Representative Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.) has decided to pull out of the Communion controversy after unsuccessfully “milking" his confrontation with Bishop... Read more

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Pope Benedict asks sick to offer up suffering for priests

Benedict XVI has announced that the World Day of the Sick will be celebrated this liturgical year on February 11,... Read more

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Diocese of Portland reaches settlement on sex abuse case

The Diocese of Portland, Maine has reached  a $200,000 settlement with a woman who  was allegedly molested by a priest... Read more

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Swiss ban of minarets continues to draw criticism

The referendum outlawing new minarets from being built in Switzerland has received few votes in favor from the international community... Read more

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British couple chooses to cut life support for child

A British couple elected on November 10 to discontinue medical care for their son of 13 months of age.  "RB"... Read more

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Catholic experts clarify the teachings of JPII following Playboy model's comments

Joanna Krupa, the Polish model on the cover of this month's Playboy magazine has released a statement countering critics of... Read more

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Same-sex 'marriage' groups pull back due to lack of support

Same-sex “marriage” organizations Courage Campaign and Lambda Legal of California and New York respectively, have announced their intent to postpone... Read more

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Radio ads in Michigan and Pennsylvania thank Reps. Stupak and Pitts

The Susan B. Anthony list has begun airing a radio ad in Northern Michigan and in Pennsylvania thanking Rep. Bart... Read more

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Italian bakers give Pope sweet bread to feed the poor

The Italian Federation of Bread Bakers has donated 1,000 loaves of “panettone” (a traditional Christmas sweet bread) to the Holy... Read more

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African priest and theologian new member of the Roman Curia

Fr. Barthelemy Adoukonou of the Diocese of Abomey, Benin was appointed Thursday morning by Pope Benedict XVI as the Secretary... Read more

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Analyst says 'homosexuals will go to hell' likely a misquote of Vatican cardinal

Italian Vatican analyst Andrea Tornielli said this week that the statement, “Homosexuals and transsexuals will never enter the Kingdom of... Read more

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Letter from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid reiterates his opposition to most abortions

Responding to those who object to abortion funding in the proposed health care bill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s office... Read more

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Judge on Notre Dame 88 case allows appeals court to decide recusal issue

In a hearing today, the judge assigned to the case against the 88 pro-life protesters arrested for trespassing at Notre... Read more

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Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice tries to 'Stop Stupak'

On December 2, a series of events called  the “Stop Stupak! Day of Action” took place in Washington. Among them... Read more

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Health care bill’s definition of ‘preventive care’ could be backdoor for mandatory abortion coverage

The passage of an amendment requiring “preventive care” for women in the Senate’s proposed health care bill could provide a... Read more