Archive for November 21, 2011

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By Marianne Medlin

Author hopes to reignite appreciation of motherhood

Dorothy Pilarski's new book, “Motherhood Matters,” reflects a growing need for the vocation to be respected and appreciated in modern... Read more

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Pope, bishops preparing for ‘Year of Faith’

It is a new twist on a venerable tradition, but it received a very favorable review from the first group... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

As holidays approach, Catholic aid agencies encourage generosity

Officials with Catholic charities and relief agencies have asked people to remember both the needs of the poor at home... Read more

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CNA reminds Catholics of new translation resource site

As parishes throughout the English speaking world begin using a new translation of the prayers of the Mass on Nov.... Read more

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Nicaraguan bishops warn of fraud in presidential elections

Bishops in Nicaragua questioned the legitimacy of the Nov. 6 presidential elections after accusations of fraud and dishonesty were leveled... Read more

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Pro-life Democrats predict broad religious exemption from contraception mandate

Though Catholics fear their institutions’ religious freedom is at risk, pro-life Democrats are predicting that the federal government will create... Read more

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Spanish government accused of corrupting minors with explicit website

An ethics group filed a lawsuit against outgoing president Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero over content on the Ministry of Education’s... Read more

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Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Bernard Law from Vatican post

Pope Benedict accepted the resignation of Cardinal Bernard Law, former Archbishop of Boston, and appointed Spanish Archbishop Santos Abril y... Read more