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“Satanic” man who murdered priest in Chile says he did not choose the victim

Aug 3, 2004

Rodrigo Orias, the man who murdered Fr. Faustino Gazziero in the Cathedral of Santiago last week, admitted that he traveled... Read more

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Authorities confirm murder of priest by Colombian Marxist rebels

Aug 2, 2004

The Pastoral Vicar of the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Osos in Colombia, Fr. Alberto Perez, said the Church is... Read more

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Women peasants reject new “sexual and reproductive rights” law in Bolivia

Aug 2, 2004

In the wake of the recent approval of a new Sexual and Reproductive Rights law by the Bolivian Congress, several... Read more

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Satanic group defaces Cathedral of Linares in Chile

Aug 2, 2004

A group of Satanists vandalized the Cathedral of Linares in Chile this weekend, drawing satanic symbols on the walls and... Read more

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Charismatic priest-musician to build largest church in Brazil

Aug 1, 2004

Popular priest, musician and charismatic leader, Fr. Marcelo Rossi, of the Diocese of Santo Amaro in Brazil, will build the... Read more

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Argentinean Archbishop issues statement on alleged Marian apparitions

Aug 1, 2004

Archbishop Jose Maria Arancibia of Mendoza, Argentina, has published a statement clarifying the official position of the Archdiocese regarding “supposed... Read more

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Bishop kidnapped by Marxist rebels not given message for government

Jul 28, 2004

Bishop Misael Vacca of Yopal, Colombia, who was released after being kidnapped for three days, confirmed he was held captive... Read more

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Peruvian Cardinal says weak priests are the Church's greatest enemy

Jul 27, 2004

Speaking on a nationwide radio program, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani said a campaign to silence the Church is underway, but... Read more

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Marxist rebels release Colombian bishop unharmed

Jul 27, 2004

Marxist rebels of the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Colombia have released Bishop Misael Vacca Ramirez of Yopal, Colombia, who... Read more

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Colombian rebels kidnap bishop, promise will be released “carrying message”

Jul 26, 2004

Bishop Misael Vacca Ramirez of Yopal, Colombia, was kidnapped Sunday by members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) while he... Read more

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Satanism suspected in horrific murder of priest in Chile

Jul 25, 2004

Initial investigations into the murder of a priest at the Cathedral of Santiago, Chile, are pointing to Satanism as the... Read more

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National policy plan for women includes legalization of abortion in Brazil

Jul 25, 2004

The First National Conference on Policy for Women in Brazil approved this week the legalization of abortion as a part... Read more

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Bishops says Church in Venezuela “does not make or change governments”

Jul 25, 2004

Bishop Mario del Valle Moronta of San Cristobal, Venezuela, said this week that while it’s not for the Church to... Read more

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Brazilian Archbishop says candidate’s stance on life must be priority

Jul 22, 2004

Archbishop Dadeus Grings of Porto Alegre, Brazil, issued a pastoral letter this week exhorting Catholics not to vote for candidates... Read more

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Colombian Cardinal calls for release of all kidnapped

Jul 21, 2004

Cardinal Pedro Rubiano, Archbishop of Bogotá, Colombia, called on rebel and paramilitary forces this week to begin seriously working for... Read more

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Bishop explains how the Church functions to Argentinean president

Jul 21, 2004

Bishop Jorge Casaretto of San Isidro, Argentina, revealed this week that one of the reasons for his meeting with Argentinean... Read more

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Mexican Bishop denounces media’s inaccurate reporting on the Church

Jul 20, 2004

Bishop Mario de Gasperin of Queretaro, Mexico, denounced this week inaccuracy in the media concerning information about the Church, saying... Read more

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Argentina could be first country in Latin America to legalize abortion on demand

Jul 19, 2004

Argentina is in danger of becoming the first country in Latin America—with the exception of Cuba—to legalize abortion “on demand... Read more

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Cuban bishops receive delegation from Mexican Bishops Conference

Jul 19, 2004

According to a report by the Bishops Conference of Cuba, a delegation from the Bishops Conference of Mexico, headed up... Read more

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Pro-life Cuban dissident suffering from serious health problems

Jul 18, 2004

Cuban dissident leaders are expressing grave concern for the health of Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, a leading pro-life Cuban dissident... Read more