Archive for April 30, 2011

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‘Abbey’ program promotes camaraderie, service in Nebraska school

Cathedral of the Risen Christ grade school in Lincoln, Neb. started a new program for students in grades 6-8 last... Read more

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Rhode Island music minister to conduct Divine Mercy Mass

As Catholics throughout the world celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday and the beatification of Pope John Paul II on May 1,... Read more

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Court lifts injunction on embryonic stem cell research funding

A U.S. court of appeals panel has said the U.S. government can use federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.... Read more

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Proposal to withhold care from sick babies is unethical, Vatican adviser says

A proposal to allow premature or sick newborn babies to die even when their life would be deemed worth living... Read more

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Cardinal Ruini thankful for every moment with John Paul II

On the eve of John Paul II’s beatification, one his closest collaborators, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, says he’s still thankful for... Read more

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Call made for John Paul II to be patron saint of youth

Pope John Paul II should be declared a “patron saint of youth.” That’s the opinion of none other than the... Read more

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London doctor makes both Royal Wedding and JP II beatification

For many global dignitaries the clash of dates between Pope John Paul II’s beatification in Italy and the Royal Wedding... Read more

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Cardinal Levada shares memories of John Paul II’s early days

He’s now the head of the most powerful department at the Vatican but the Prefect of the Congregation for the... Read more