Archive for October 7, 2010

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Catholics in northern India see Christian witness as essential

A survey of Catholics in a northern India diocese reports that, despite recent attacks against their fellow believers, they see... Read more

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College students in Colorado going barefoot for week of pro-life advocacy

The University of Northern Colorado pro-life student group BEARfoot for Babies is going barefoot on campus to mark its “Life... Read more

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Apostolic visitors hopeful for successful visitation in Ireland

The four metropolitan archbishops of Ireland met this week with the apostolic visitors chosen by the Holy Father to carry... Read more

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Pope Benedict asks Catholic press to keep flame of hope lit

Noting the influence of media on perception of reality in an ever developing world, the Holy Father on Thursday called... Read more

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Benedict XVI chooses insider as new prefect of Congregation for the Clergy

The 66-year-old secretary of the Vatican's Congregation for the Clergy was appointed today as its new prefect. Archbishop Mauro Piacenza... Read more

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Holy Father to take 30 minute motorcade ride through Barcelona

During his visit to Barcelona in November, Pope Benedict XVI will take a 30 minute motorcade ride from the archbishop's... Read more

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African archbishop selected by Pope to lead charity operations

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed 65-year-old Archbishop Robert Sarah as the new president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum." He... Read more

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Brazilian priest reminds Catholics they cannot support pro-abortion candidates

The director of priestly formation at the Canção Nova Community in Brazil, Father Jose Augusto Souza Moreira, reminded Catholics this... Read more

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Mexican archbishop warns of attempts to silence religion

In a recent reflection published on the website of the Mexican Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca... Read more

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Postulator says John Paul II’s beatification process in crucial phase

During a visit to Spain this week, the postulator of Pope John Paul II’s cause for beatification noted that the... Read more

Pope Benedict receives new Chilean ambassador Mr. Fernando Zegers?w=200&h=150

Church acts for good of all people in Chile, says Pope Benedict

Remembering the historical cooperation of the Catholic Church with the Chilean government on Thursday, the Holy Father hoped for collaboration... Read more

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Fans of US bishops’ Facebook page can win Pope Benedict book in contest

Facebook users will have the opportunity to win a free copy of a book by Pope Benedict XVI if they... Read more