Archive for September 2, 2010

Fr. Bob Poandl?w=200&h=150

Judge dismisses ‘with prejudice’ sex abuse charges against Catholic priest

A judge in West Virginia has dismissed all charges against a Catholic priest from Cincinnati who was accused of molesting... Read more

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Chance to win $500k for Catholic school creates national buzz

The opportunity for a Catholic high school in Nebraska to win $500,000 to help build a new kitchen is creating... Read more

Attorney Fernand Keuleneer?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Danneels’ lawyer: Media coverage of abuse victim meeting was character assassination

In a new development concerning claims that Cardinal Godfried Danneels asked a sexual abuse victim to cover up a bishop’s... Read more

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Pope and Israeli president hope for peace in Holy Land

As the Palestinian and Israeli governments seek an agreement in Washington D.C., the Israeli president and Pope Benedict XVI hoped... Read more

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Study shows Salvadoran majority supports president's pro-life decision

A new poll has revealed that 93 percent of Salvadorans oppose the legalization of abortion. In addition, 76 percent support... Read more

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Vatican cardinal calls on Melkites to be bridge between East and West

The prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, called on Melkite Catholics in Argentina to be... Read more

Archbishop Joan-Enric Vives?w=200&h=150

Spanish archbishop prays for Iraq as US combat mission ends

Spanish archbishop Joan-Enric Vives prayed for the intercession of Our Lady of Nuria this week for Iraq, following the withdraw of... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco?w=200&h=150

Marriage is proof of God's love, hope for Italy's future, teaches Italian cardinal

Through the sacrament of marriage, Italy can counteract "a true race towards death," said the head of Italian bishops on... Read more

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Spanish officials thank Catholic Church for 'important role' in release of Cuban prisoners

During a visit to Cuba, two officials from Spain’s Socialist Party expressed gratitude to the Catholic Church for its “important... Read more

Dr. Carlo Bellieni?w=200&h=150

Italian doctor condemns culture that fears children

According to an Italian neonatal doctor, “pedophobia”—the fear of children—is an obstacle to the realization of the full rights of... Read more

The alleged gunman James J. Lee?w=200&h=150

Discovery building gunman confronted pro-life demonstrators in 2009, group says

James J. Lee, the alleged gunman who took hostages at the Discovery Communications building, also published demands for an end... Read more

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Recently retired Vatican secretary promises to continue defending immigrant rights

Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, the Vatican's former secretary of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Itinerant People, has promised to continue... Read more

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Pro-life leader criticizes professor’s support for coercive sterilization

A British professor’s call to sterilize by force members of society who would be “inadequate parents” prompted criticism from the... Read more