Archive for August 22, 2012

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Catholic Latino group releases 2012 voting guide

The Catholic Hispanic Leadership Alliance has applied Catholic social teaching to issues that will shape the upcoming presidential election in... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Jeff Foxworthy to host Bible game show

The American Bible Challenge, a new show on GSN, is testing competitors on their knowledge of the Bible and raising... Read more

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Pope explains how Mary's queenship points to Jesus

Pope Benedict XVI recommended that Christians look to the queenship of Mary, who is “queen in the service of God... Read more

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Archdiocese of Mexico City denies influence in mayoral elections

The Archdiocese of Mexico City has strongly denied claims by a former candidate for mayor of the capital that it... Read more

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Archbishop pleads for help to protect Nigeria from extremists

A top Nigerian bishop has called on the international community to protect the religious freedom of Christians in Nigeria, warning... Read more

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Music journalist explores religious qualities of rock 'n' roll

Rock ‘n’ roll is innately religious and expresses a desire for the infinite, according to one of Ireland’s leading music... Read more

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Platform supporting marriage gets initial GOP approval

Platform drafters for the Republican Party have approved language asserting a firm commitment to the defense of marriage as the... Read more

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Court approves Texas ban on Planned Parenthood funding

In a unanimous decision, a federal court on Tuesday lifted an injunction that protected Planned Parenthood from a Texas law... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall after the consistory, Feb. 18, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Dolan to give benediction at Republican convention

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, head of the U.S. Catholic bishops' conference, has been invited to offer the... Read more