Archive for November 2, 2010

Pro-life advocates pray outside of an abortion clinic in Austin, Texas?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Pro-life advocates help prevent forced abortion in Austin

After a temporary restraining order, the parents of a 16-year-old girl in Texas have agreed not to force their daughter... Read more

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Pro-life group reports 541 babies saved from abortion during campaign

The U.S.-based group 40 Days for Life announced at the end of their fall campaign that this year 541 babies... Read more

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More than 37,000 visit churches on the Way of St. James

A tourism program aimed at promoting churches during the Year of St. James in Spain has made it possible for... Read more

Our Lady of Salvation Syriac Catholic Cathedral in Baghdad and Cardinal Francis George?w=200&h=150

US bishops grieve with Iraqi Catholics following brutal attack

Catholic bishops in the U.S. expressed their solidarity with Iraqi Christians after Islamic militants stormed a cathedral in Baghdad, killing... Read more

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Archbishop recalls that 'death is illuminated by the faith'

In a message commemorating the feasts of All Saints and All Souls, Archbishop Jose Luis Mollaghan reminded Catholics that “for... Read more

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Benedict XVI teaches proper use of reason, affirms Cardinal Bertone

Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone recently highlighted the Pope's call to Catholics to use reason based on authentic... Read more

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Catholic Charities honors bishops with commemorative medal

At Catholic Charities USA’s recent 100th anniversary celebration, the group honored several Catholic leaders with specially commissioned Centennial Medals, noting... Read more

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Pope expresses shock at 'violent deaths' of 58 Iraqi Catholics

Pope Benedict XVI has sent a message to the Syriac archbishop of Baghdad, marking the funerals of those who were... Read more