Archive for May 4, 2011

Newspapers in Pakistan reported the death of Bin Laden / Photo ?w=200&h=150

Bin Laden's death brings momentary relief in Pakistan, deeper problems remain

Responding to the death of Osama bin Laden, advocates of human rights and religious freedom in Pakistan say the real... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Supreme Court rejects appeal challenging SF anti-Catholic resolution

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal challenging a San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ resolution which condemned... Read more

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Children are Mexico’s treasure, says bishop

The head of the bishops’ committee on the family in Mexico recently stated that children are the country’s greatest treasure. Read more

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Pope begins new Wednesday teaching series on prayer

Pope Benedict XVI has revealed the theme for his next series of weekly Wednesday audiences.   Read more

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Pope names interim replacement for removed Australian bishop

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Brisbane's Auxiliary Bishop Brian V. Finnegan as administrator of the Diocese of Toowoomba, Australia.  Read more

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Revealed – the man behind the official photograph of Blessed Pope John Paul II

“This is the photo of my life.” The words of photographer Grzegorz Galazka as he gazes onto the giant image... Read more

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Canadian bishop pleads guilty to importing child pornography

Canadian Bishop Raymond J. Lahey was jailed on May 4 immediately after pleading guilty to importing child pornography into the... Read more

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By Conor Gilliland

Rosary campaign offers prayers for World Youth Day participants

Holy Cross Family Ministries is promoting a three-month rosary campaign leading up to World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Spain. Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

House passes permanent ban on abortion funding

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a permanent ban on taxpayer funding for abortion across all federal programs, including those... Read more