Archive for November 3, 2010

Attorney Daniel Blomberg?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Chaplains opposed to 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' repeal coming under pressure

A federal court has again reinstated the U.S. military’s policy against open homosexuals in service. While military chaplains are “hopeful”... Read more

Fathers Waseem and Thair who were both killed in the attack?w=200&h=150

Iraqi Christians asking hard questions after shocking cathedral attack

“It is only speculation,” Fr. Safaa Habash said, “an opinion.” Still, he couldn't help but wonder about the timing of... Read more

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Bishops of Spain send letter of condolence to Archbishop of Baghdad

The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Spain, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, has sent a letter of condolence to... Read more

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Ahead of weekend trip to Spain, Pope asks for prayers

As the Spanish cities Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona make final preparations for the Holy Father's arrival this weekend, the... Read more

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Peruvian archbishop reminds Catholics of the universal call to holiness

Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura, Peru reminded Catholics that holiness is “the universal vocation of all” in his Nov.... Read more

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Church in Cuba opens new seminary for first time in 50 years

In a sign of continuing dialogue between Catholic leaders and the Raul Castro government, the country's first seminary in 50... Read more

Pope Benedict and Peter Seewald?w=200&h=150

Pope Benedict speaks about sex abuse scandals in new book

The world will have a more complete idea of Pope Benedict XVI's thoughts on sexual abuse in the Church when... Read more

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UN pressures El Salvador to legalize abortion

Two pro-life leaders in El Salvador have condemned the recent pressure from the United Nations, urging the country to legalize... Read more

Rep. John Boehner, who is expected to become the new Speaker of the House?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Pro-life Republicans make significant gains in midterm election

As Catholic voters appeared to break for Republican candidates, Election Day 2010 changed the leadership of the U.S. House of... Read more

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Christ cleanses conscience of 'garbage,' Pope says

The spirituality of St. Marguerite d'Oingt shows people still today that the light of Christ purifies and cleanses and leads... Read more