Archive for November 23, 2011

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Egyptian bishop condemns military's crackdown on protests

Egyptian police have “no right” to threaten the lives of those protesting peacefully in Tahrir square, Giza Bishop Antonios A.... Read more

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San Francisco archdiocese wins tax battle in court

The Archdiocese of San Francisco won a three-year legal fight Nov. 18, after a Superior Court judge moved to throw... Read more

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After Benin visit, Pope sees Africa as 'resevoir of life' for the Church

Pope Benedict said Nov. 23 that during his trip to the country of Benin this past weekend he saw that... Read more

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Pope encourages Marian devotion in new children’s book

A new book gathers reflections from Pope Benedict on the Virgin Mary to encourage children in devotion to the Blessed... Read more

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Criticism mounts against Colombian priest's support for abortion

The Spain-based group Right to Life added to increasing criticism of Father Carlos Novoa, calling the Colombian priest's support for... Read more

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Northern Ireland bishop's health problem prompts resignation

Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Seamus Hegarty from the Diocese of Derry in Northern Ireland for... Read more

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New York's bishops begin Vatican visit

The bishops of New York’s eight dioceses began their “ad limina” visit in Rome today.  Read more