Archive for December 4, 2009

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Benedict XVI greets sister of young murderer being considered for sainthood

Pope Benedict XVI greeted the sister of Jacques Fesch this week at the conclusion of his Wednesday General Audience.  Fesch... Read more

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Greek Orthodox Church joins opposition to EU court’s ban on classroom crucifixes

The head of the Greek Orthodox Church has voiced his opposition to a court ban on crucifixes in classrooms in... Read more

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New study on effects of pornography reveals ‘a quiet family killer,’ researcher says

A new study on the effects of pornography indicates that it erodes the family, corrupts men’s sense of normal sexuality... Read more

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Formation essential in fight against AIDS says Vatican council member

Bishop Jose Luis Redrado Machite, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Health Workers spoke with CNA in his office in... Read more

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Advent meditation series in Papal chapel contemplates origins of priesthood

The Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, reported today that the Apostolic Preacher, Capuchin Friar Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, will be starting the... Read more

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Holy Father rejoices with Archbishop of Albania in spiritual renewal

Benedict XVI hosted His Beatitude Anastas, Archbishop of Albania at the Vatican this morning as rain poured down on St.... Read more

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Archbishop in London resigns for health reasons

On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Archbishop Kevin McDonald of the Archdiocese of Southwark in London, England. ... Read more

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Wisconsin group argues Catholics can use contraception in good conscience

A Wisconsin group claiming to be Catholic has launched a series of television ads which state that using contraception doesn't... Read more

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Holy See and Russia moving towards full establishment of diplomatic relations

At the conclusion of the meeting this week at the Apostolic Palace between Pope Benedict XVI and Russian President Dmitrij... Read more

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Holy See endorses study analyzing priests' use of internet

An international research project is attempting to discover how priests perceive and use the internet. The project, titled PICTURE, hopes... Read more

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Apostolic Visitation is moving forward despite ‘boycott’ reports

Responding to a report which claimed that the majority of women religious are not complying with the apostolic visitation, the... Read more

Bishop Ricardo Blázquez, Bishop Giuseppe Versaldi, Archbishop Ricardo Ezzatti, Archbishop Charles Chaput and Bishop Ricardo Watti (top to bottom, left to right)?w=200&h=150

Apostolic Visitors of Legionaries of Christ gather for first evaluation

The five bishops taking part in the Apostolic Visitation of the Legionaries of Christ are meeting at the Vatican for... Read more

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National Migration Week to focus on plight of migrant and refugee children

The Catholic Church in the U.S. will celebrate National Migration Week from January 3-9 to focus on the needs of... Read more

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Civil rights activist demands Spanish government respect right to hang crucifixes in schools

The president of the civil rights watchdog site in Spain, Hazteoir.org, Ignacio Arsuaga, demanded on Thursday that the government “respect... Read more

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Planned Parenthood struggling financially, Harvard study finds

Last week, InsiderCatholic.com issued a story referring to a Harvard Business School case study which outlined some of Planned Parenthood's... Read more

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Connection between USCCB and gay rights activist sparks controversy

Conservative blogs were buzzing on Friday with the discovery that a member of the USCCB's Subcommittee on Catholic Health Care... Read more