Archive for September 23, 2010

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Archbishop reminds Brazilians that elections will determine future of country

Archbishop Orani Joao Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro reminded Brazilians this week that the October 3 elections will determine the... Read more

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Obama administration using faith-based groups to rally support, spread health care information

President Obama and administration officials are rallying religious leaders to “spread the word” on new health care legislation to reinforce... Read more

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Vatican newspaper: Bank trouble could be resolved quickly

The "misunderstanding" that led to the investigation of the Vatican's bank "could be clarified simply and quickly" by consulting its... Read more

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Pope 'could not say no' to Anglican inquiries, recalls Archbishop Koch

The head of the Vatican's department for Christian unity said that with the new Anglican ordinariate, Pope Benedict is merely... Read more

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Defense of life, family and human rights fundamental in elections, say Peruvian bishops

The Peruvian Bishops’ Conference released a statement yesterday reminding voters that in order to cast an informed and responsible vote... Read more

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Two days of celebrations planned for soon-to-be blessed teenager

Chiara "Luce" Badano, who showed great faith during her short life, will be beatified this weekend. Her parents and thousands... Read more

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Ivory Coast forum to seek out Pope Benedict's 'New Pentecost for Africa'

Vatican dicasteries are promoting a new forum in western Africa to examine African identity and culture in light of recent... Read more

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Minnesota archbishop explains importance of defending marriage

Minnesota's bishops have taken a new step to reach Catholics in their dioceses with the Church's teaching on marriage -... Read more

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Spanish course violates international rights, warns UN consultant

The director of the European Center for Law and Justice, Gregor Puppinck, told the U.N. Human Rights Commission this week... Read more

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Expert critiques President Obama's health care claims

Commenting on the six month anniversary of the Senate passage of President Obama's health care bill on Sept. 23, Population... Read more

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Nebraska Catholic high school community mobilizes to win $500,000 prize

In an effort to finance a much needed kitchen for their facility, Nebraska's Pius X high school in Lincoln joined... Read more

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Pro-life leader warns of activists claiming legalized abortion will save lives

Father Berardo Graz, the coordinator of the Brazilian bishops’ Defense of Life Committee, recorded a video message this week criticizing... Read more

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Archbishop Wuerl named US contact for Anglican groups seeking to become Catholic

Archbishop of Washington Donald Wuerl will guide the incorporation of interested Anglican groups into the Catholic Church in the United... Read more