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Bishop Baseotto assures he still is the Ordinary of the Military in Argentina

May 3, 2005

The Ordinary of the Military in Argentina, Bishop Antonio Juan Baseotto, explained that he is still in the position to... Read more

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Silversmith in Argentina designing “ecumenical chalice” for Benedict XVI

May 2, 2005

One of the most renowned silversmith’s in the world, Juan Carlos Pallarols of Argentina, is working on one of his... Read more

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Cardinal Cipriani: “Benedict XVI is a gift from John Paul II”

May 1, 2005

The Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, told Peruvians this week “Pope Benedict XVI is a gift from John... Read more

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CELAM president: no plans yet for papal trip to Latin America

May 1, 2005

Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz, Archbishop of Santiago and President of the Latin American Bishops Conference (CELAM), said no plans have... Read more

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Argentinean bishop: “Benedict XVI was sent by God”

Apr 28, 2005

Bishop Agustin Radrizzani of Lomas de Zamora, Argentina, said this week Pope Benedict XVI was “sent by God” and he... Read more

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Argentinean archbishop exhorts laity to live Christian life without fear or embarrassment

Apr 27, 2005

Archbishop Domingo Castaña of Corrientes, Argentina, said this week that unless one encounters Christ as the true way to follow,... Read more

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Lawyer for archdiocese demands case of murdered Guatemalan bishop be solved

Apr 27, 2005

Speaking on the seventh anniversary of the murder of Auxiliary Bishop Juan Gerardi Conedera of Guatemala City, the lawyer for... Read more

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Bishops and parents in Mexico against homosexual campaign

Apr 26, 2005

The Bishops Conference in Mexico (CEM) and the National Union of Parents (UNPF), energically expressed their opposition to the campaign... Read more

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Cardinal López Rodríguez: “Election of Benedict XVI means hope for the Church”

Apr 26, 2005

The Archbishop of  Santo Domingo, Cardinal Nicolás de Jesús López Rodríguez, pointed out that "Pope Benedict XVI’s election means a... Read more

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Mexican bishops: quick election of Benedict XVI evidence of God’s will

Apr 25, 2005

During a Mass offered for the beginning of the pontificate of Benedict XVI at the Basilica of Guadalupe, Archbishop Alberto... Read more

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Fear of mass support motivates critics of new Pope, says archbishop

Apr 25, 2005

The chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Archbishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, said this week many of the attacks and... Read more

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Bishop of Chiapas says Benedict XVI right Pope for right time

Apr 24, 2005

Bishop Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel of Chiapas, Mexico, says Pope Benedict XVI is the Pontiff “the Church needs” and those who... Read more

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Cuban bishops express joy at election of Benedict XVI

Apr 21, 2005

“The Catholics of Cuba are very happy with this election,” said Bishop Jose Felix Perez, Adjunct Secretary of the Bishops... Read more

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Latin America rejoices at election of Benedict XVI

Apr 19, 2005

Latin America is celebrating with joy the election of the new Pope, Benedict XVI.  From Mexico to Chile millions followed... Read more

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Papal nuncio to Argentina: Magisterium of John Paul II changed the world

Apr 13, 2005

The Apostolic nuncio to Argentina, Archbishop Adriano Bernardini, said this week the magisterium left by John Paul II “has changes... Read more

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Priest defends legacy of Cuban archbishop in response to arrogant Castro

Apr 12, 2005

Father Jose Conrado of the parish of St. Teresa of Jesus said this week the message pronounced by the Archbishop... Read more

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Cubans honor John Paul II with photo exhibit

Apr 10, 2005

Following the funeral mass of Pope John Paul II April 8, Cubans inaugurated their first-ever photo exhibit of the late... Read more

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Fifth suspect arrested in nun's death

Apr 7, 2005

Police arrested an associate of the rancher charged in the killing of an American nun, who had dedicated 23 years... Read more

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Latin American presidents praise work of John Paul II in the region

Apr 4, 2005

Leaders from across Latin America are praising the legacy and work of Pope John Paul II in the region and... Read more

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Dissidents organize to promote “civil society” in Cuba

Mar 30, 2005

In an effort to “unite all of the forces that desire change in Cuba,” dissident groups in the Communist country... Read more