Archive for February 3, 2011

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Use of 'Mary' as baby name plummets among American parents

A new analysis shows that although Biblical and saint names are still popular among parents, the use of “Mark” and “Mary”... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Baltimore’s mandatory pregnancy center signs are unconstitutional, federal judge rules

A federal judge in Maryland has struck down a law which required pro-life pregnancy centers to post announcements that they... Read more

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Archbishop underscores essential role of Church in Cuba

Archbishop Angelo Becciu, the apostolic nuncio to Cuba, recently stressed that the Catholic Church “plays a very important role” in... Read more

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By Alan Holdren

Pope promotes 'gripping' new Youth Catechism

The Pope has great expectations for the "Youcat," a text designed to teach young people the ABC's of Catholicism using... Read more

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Christ's resurrection is victory over sickness, Pope says

Pope Benedict XVI called the sick and healthy to reflect on the wounds of Christ in a new message issued... Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Massachusetts Catholics fight to reinstate Defense of Marriage Act

The U.S. Bishops and the Massachusetts Catholic Conference have joined a list of 17 religious groups moving to appeal the... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic Church querying US Anglicans for possible ordinariate

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl said in an interview that the Catholic Church has sent out questionnaires to learn more about... Read more