Archive for August 29, 2012

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By Kevin J. Jones

Knights encouraged by Cardinal Dolan backing civility pledge

The Knights of Columbus are “very encouraged” by Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s request that U.S. presidential and vice presidential candidates sign... Read more

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Pontifical website aims to help lay Catholics worldwide

The Vatican's Pontifical Council for the Laity is positioning its website as a resource for lay men and women ahead of Pope Benedict's... Read more

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Prayer is best source of courage for facing hostile world, Pope says

Pope Benedict XVI says the heroic sanctity of St. John the Baptist proves that a solid life of prayer is... Read more

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Animal rights activists disrupt Mass, accuse priest of 'murdering' cat

A group of animal rights activists disrupted Mass at the Church of the Miraculous Virgin in Lima, Peru, lobbing insults... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Final Republican platform has strong religious freedom plank

The U.S. Republican Party included a significant section on the importance of religious freedom in its new official platform, adopted... Read more

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Colombian Church supports peace talks between government, rebels

The Bishops' Conference of Colombia announced its support on Aug. 28 for new peace talks between the government and the... Read more

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Cardinal George’s doctors schedule chemotherapy regimen

Cardinal Francis George will undergo six sessions of chemotherapy over a period of four months to treat his second bout... Read more

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Denver Catholic charities expands counseling services

In response to a growing demand for Catholic counseling services and a desire to serve the suffering, Catholic Charities of... Read more