Archive for August 5, 2011

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World Youth Day to provide $143 million boost to Spanish economy

The head of Madrid’s Housing and Economy Office, Percival Manglano, confirmed Aug. 2 that World Youth Day is expected to... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Priest makes bobblehead doll of Pennsylvania's Bishop Trautman

Bishop Donald W. Trautman of Erie, Pa., and every one of his priests, now has a bobblehead doll in his... Read more

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Mayor only expressed Rio's desire to host 2013 World Youth Day, says archdiocese

The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro addressed recent comments made by the city's mayor, claiming that the 2013 World Youth... Read more

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Caritas in Venezuela denounces kidnappings carried out by rebel groups

The director of Caritas in the Venezuelan state of Tachira recently denounced the presence of Colombian rebel groups in Venezuela. Read more

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Bishop Lori: Bishops and priests stand in solidarity with Knights of Columbus

On the Feast of St. John Vianney Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn. told the Knights of Columbus that... Read more

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Arab expert: Regime change in Syria will be bad for Christians

One of Rome’s leading experts on Christianity in the Arab world says the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria... Read more

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Religious order to pay $24 million to Delaware clergy abuse victims

The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales agreed on Aug. 4 to pay $24.8 million to settle lawsuits with 39... Read more