Archive for February 24, 2011

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Muslims set fire to Christian town in Bangladesh

More than 300 Muslims set fire to a town in Bangladesh in order to strip indigenous Christians, Hindus and Buddhists... Read more

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New phase begins in canonization cause of first African-American priest

The Archdiocese of Chicago has begun a new phase of the investigation that could ultimately canonize Fr. Augustus Tolton. As... Read more

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Bishop urges Catholics to strengthen faith during Lent

Bishop Carlos Franzini of Rafaela, Argentina invited Catholics to seek out Christ during the upcoming Lenten Season. Read more

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Red World Youth Day bandanas recall love of martyrs

Bishop Demetrio Fernandez Gonzalez of Cordoba, Spain recently explained that the red bandanas that were distributed to World Youth Day... Read more

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By Alan Holdren

Amid violent protests, Catholic missionaries continue their work in Libya

As a swell of protestors and pro-government troops battle to establish control of Libyan cities, Catholic missionaries continue to carry... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Obama decision on marriage law raises questions of religious liberty, future of marriage

The Obama administration’s decision not to defend a key federal marriage law raises worrying questions about the religious freedom of... Read more

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By Alan Holdren

Vatican advisor not surprised by British elder care horror stories

Stories of elder care nightmares in England and Wales are the result of a new generation of “scared people” that... Read more