Archive for October 12, 2011

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By Marianne Medlin

Pennsylvania bishops praise governor's school voucher plan

The Catholic bishops of Pennsylvania are applauding Gov. Tom Corbett for approving school vouchers within the state and increasing the... Read more

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Egypt riots reveal brutal reality behind 'Arab Spring'

An Egyptian political scientist says the latest violence against Coptic Christians shows a harsh reality behind the “Arab Spring,” including... Read more

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Pope deeply saddened by Egyptian violence

Pope Benedict XVI expressed his sorrow over violent clashes in Cairo that left many Egyptian Christians dead and hundreds wounded.  Read more

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Pope reminds Christians to thank God for good things

Pope Benedict XVI reminded Christians today to thank God for the good things in life, instead of only bringing problems... Read more

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Bishops’ note on voting a welcome clarification, Catholic Advocate says

The U.S. bishops’ new introductory note to their statement on Catholics’ voting responsibilities helps clarify distortions and affirms the importance... Read more

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Vatican spokesman rejects claim German bishops disrespected Pope

Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi, S.J., dismissed what he called “ridiculous” claims circulating online that the German bishops disrespected Pope... Read more

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Bills on sexuality raise stakes of Argentinean presidential race

Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata is urging Argentineans to study the positions of political candidates on issues such as... Read more

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Rio's 'Christ the Redeemer' monument turns 80

On the same day that Brazilian Catholics honor their patroness, Our Lady of Aparecida, the country is celebrating Oct. 12,... Read more

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NFL: Super Bowl halftime show will be ‘appropriate’

After rumors that the controversial pop singer Madonna was under consideration to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, the... Read more