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Arch. Jozef Kowalczyk, Apostolic Nuncio to Poland

Nuncio announces new procedures for selection of bishops in Poland

Jan 15, 2007

In the wake of the resignation of Archbishop Stanislaw Wielgus of Warsaw, the Apostolic Nuncio to Poland, Archbishop Jozef Kowalczyk... Read more

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Spanish Muslim group wary of efforts to open Cathedral of Cordoba to Islamic prayer

Jan 12, 2007

The Islamic organization Al-Hidaya has spoken out against efforts to allow Islamic prayer in the Cathedral of Cordoba and warned... Read more

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Block of anti-life NGOs seeking to bring “therapeutic” abortion back to Nicaragua

Jan 12, 2007

A block of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is arguing that a recent decision to ban so-called therapeutic abortion in Nicaragua is... Read more

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Polish bishops to gather in plenary assembly to discuss Wielgus case

Jan 12, 2007

The executive committee of the Polish Bishops’ Conference will meet this Friday in a special session to discuss “the state... Read more

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Poll: France no longer Catholic

Jan 12, 2007

A leading French religious magazine declared on Tuesday that France is “no longer a Catholic country” after a poll indicated... Read more

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“Rocky” tells Spanish audience he has returned to the faith

Jan 11, 2007

While in Spain promoting his new movie “Rocky Balboa,” actor Sylvester Stallone said he has returned to the faith and... Read more

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No papal attendance at 90th anniversary of Fatima apparitions

Jan 11, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI will not travel to Fatima in October 2007 for the celebrations of the 90th anniversary of the... Read more

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Pro-life groups organize massive march on eve of elections in France

Jan 11, 2007

The Federation of Organizations in the Defense of Life is organizing a “Great March for the Defense of Life” on... Read more

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Sant’Egidio Community publishes guide for Rome's homeless

Jan 11, 2007

It has become a must-have for Rome’s homeless. The Sant’Egidio Community published its latest guidebook for the city’s homeless, which... Read more

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Spiritual renewal underway in Holland…but outside the public sphere

Jan 10, 2007

Religion, especially Christianity, appears to be making a comeback in the ultra secular Holland, although those who are returning to... Read more

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Spanish Socialists block aid to pregnant women in Spain while promoting abortion in Latin America

Jan 10, 2007

The Spanish weekly “Alba” has revealed that while the Socialist government is denying aid to local entities that provide aid... Read more

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Russian Catholic bishops respect Wielgus’s decision to resign

Jan 10, 2007

The Roman Catholic bishops’ conference of Russia urged the Church and its members to respect the decision made by Stanislaw... Read more

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Independent organization calls for rejection of Socialist education program in Spain

Jan 9, 2007

An independent Spanish organization “Professionals for Ethics (PFE)” has issued a report on the content of the controversial course “Education... Read more

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Drug manufacturers in New Zealand acknowledge abortifacient nature of morning-after pill

Jan 9, 2007

The manufacturer of the morning-after pill in New Zealand has acknowledged that the drug can cause an abortion during the... Read more

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Czech Cardinal applauds resignation of Polish Archbishop

Jan 9, 2007

The highest ranking official of the Catholic Church in the Czech Republic, Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, has welcomed the decision of... Read more

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Pro-family activists in Spain demand plan to increase birthrate

Jan 8, 2007

The president of the Institute For Family Policy in Spain, Eduardo Hertfelder, said last week the drastic decline in child... Read more

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Lay groups back decision of bishop to resist Muslim attempts share use of Cordoba Cathedral

Jan 8, 2007

Various Catholic lay organizations in Spain have expressed their complete support of the actions of Bishop Juan Jose Asenjo of... Read more

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Motu Propio after Christmas, Apostolic Exhortation in January

Dec 14, 2006

Sources close to the Vatican have told Catholic News Agency that the Motu Propio by which Pope Benedict XVI would... Read more

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International community guilty of lots of talk, no action regarding Darfur, says archbishop

Dec 14, 2006

It’s a lot of talk but no action when it comes to the international community's reaction to the devastating situation... Read more

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Pope’s preacher suggests greater penitence for sins of Church ministers

Dec 14, 2006

Father Raniero Cantalamessa, the official preacher of the Papal household, began his Advent retreat for the Holy Father and members... Read more