Archive for June 21, 2011

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By Kevin J. Jones

Deacons should preach less at Mass, Michigan bishop says

Permanent deacons should not preach at Mass often. Rather, they should preach at other services and serve the Church in... Read more

The New York State Senate debates legislation in the Senate chamber on June 16, 2011 in Albany, New York. Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images/Getty Images News?w=200&h=150

NY senators delay gay 'marriage' vote, possibility still looms

New York state senators did not reach a conclusion about homosexual "marriage" as the Senate met before its summer recess... Read more

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European council to receive report on conscientious objection violations

The Council of Europe will receive a report denouncing the attacks on the right to conscientious objection of health care... Read more

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Mexican cardinal calls for increase in work opportunities for youth

Lowering the age at which a person can be charged with a crime would not help to combat delinquency among... Read more

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Officials credit Obama administration for UN's first gay rights resolution

State Department officials say the U.N.'s first-ever resolution on “sexual orientation and gender identity” represents an international victory for the... Read more

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John Paul II sculptor defends his work

The sculptor of a much criticized statue of Blessed John Paul II has defended his work and suggested it could,... Read more

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Egypt could lift burdens on building new churches

Egypt’s burdensome regulations on church-building could be removed under new government proposals which one local bishop says would mark a... Read more