Archive for November 17, 2010

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Bishops give landslide approval to common agreement on Baptism

The U.S. bishops voted overwhelmingly in favor of a common agreement on Baptism Nov. 16. The move has been called... Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Over 100 Catholic clergy attend exorcism training in Baltimore

Despite the intrigue and attention given to the topic of exorcism, the primary work of the Devil lies in daily... Read more

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Pope praises St. Juliana, visionary devotee of the Eucharist

On Nov. 17, Pope Benedict XVI told general audience attendees how a 13th-century Belgiun nun, St. Juliana of Cornillion, helped... Read more

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By Alan Holdren

Catholic officials describe climate of terror in Iraq, call for justice

The situation for Christians in Iraq is becoming bleaker. The violence directed against them is no longer limited to the... Read more

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Argentinean bishop calls for government credits to apply to unborn

Bishop Jorge Lozano of Gualeguaychu, Argentina is calling the government to give financial “credits” to parents of unborn children as... Read more

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Cardinal encourages Catholics to contribute resources to Church

Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela is reminding Catholics of their duty to contribute financially to the Church.  Read more

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By Alan Holdren

Pope appeals for release of Pakistani Christian mother facing death for blasphemy

Rarely does Pope Benedict XVI make appeals on behalf of individuals. But the Pope broke from custom Nov. 17, when... Read more

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Iraqi-Americans use close ties to advocate for peace

Susan Dakak learned of the shocking Oct. 31 attack that killed 70 people and wounded 75 at Baghdad's Cathedral of... Read more

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US allies under fire in religious freedom report

The U.S. State Department released its 2010 International Religious Freedom Report on Nov. 17. Several of the nation's closest strategic... Read more