Archive for March 1, 2011

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By Kevin J. Jones

New report: Anti-Christian violence in India had high-level government support

A new independent report on anti-Christian violence in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka has charged that the violence was... Read more

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Archbishop Dolan questions motive behind removal of NYC pro-life ad

After the removal of a billboard in New York City which charged that abortion makes a mother’s womb the most... Read more

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Letters of JPII devotees to be brought to his tomb during beatification

From now until April 27, members of the “JPII generation,” and others who were impacted by  Venerable Pope John Paul... Read more

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Bishop warns that Nicaragua could be on road to totalitarianism

Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Jose Baez of Managua, Nicaragua is warning that the country could be on the road to an... Read more

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Pope praying for victims of religious persecution in March

For the month of March, Pope Benedict is praying for those around the world who are discriminated against because of... Read more

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First same-sex 'divorce' registered in Mexico

The first “divorce” between a lesbian couple has been registered in the Mexican city of Piedras Negras, located on the... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Archbishop Chaput criticizes American inaction on religious freedom issues

American inaction and complacency towards promoting religious freedom keeps the United States from exporting one of its “greatest qualities” and... Read more

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British court says Christian couple can't be foster parents due to beliefs

On Feb. 28, two British judges ruled that a Christian couple can no longer participate in the foster care of... Read more

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Pope calls on Church leaders to learn language of the digital world

Catholic Church leaders must learn to understand and to speak in the “new language” of mass media and “digital culture”... Read more

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US judge allows Mexico abuse lawsuit to proceed against Archdiocese of Los Angeles

A federal judge has ruled that a Mexico City man can proceed with a U.S. clergy abuse lawsuit against the... Read more