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Archbishop Chaput makes plea for equal rights for Christians in the West

Jun 8, 2005

Europe and the West must “fight discrimination and intolerance against Christians and members of other religious communities,” Archbishop Charles Chaput... Read more

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Spanish Archbishop calls for measures to combat anti-Christian prejudices

Jun 8, 2005

 Archbishop Antonio Cañizares Llovera of Toledo and Vice President of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference is calling for the adoption of... Read more

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Russian health officials debunk “safe-sex” myth and promote abstinence in Moscow

Jun 8, 2005

In an about-face, health officials in Moscow have acknowledged that “safe-sex does not exist” and are opting for abstinence-based education... Read more

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Denver Archbishop says historic inaccuracies not helpful in Jewish-Catholic relations

Jun 7, 2005

Both Jews and Christians must have a clear understanding of history in order to advance in their relationship and ensure... Read more

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French priest hurt after mock same-sex marriage in Paris cathedral

Jun 6, 2005

French gay-rights activists took their legal battle for same-sex marriage into a Catholic church this week. Read more

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Key Scottish attorney resigns over pope joke

Jun 6, 2005

One of Scotland’s most well known lawyers was forced to resign his chairmanship of the Faculty of Advocates after making... Read more

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Madrid parishes read diocesan statement in support of June 18 demonstrations

Jun 6, 2005

A statement by the Archdiocese of Madrid in support of the pro-family demonstrations to take place on June 18 was... Read more

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Pope John Paul’s secretary reveals he didn’t burn unpublished writings

Jun 5, 2005

During an interview with Polish state radio, Pope John Paul II's longtime private secretary, Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz, revealed he has... Read more

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Catholics oppose broadcast of “Popetown” in New Zealand

Jun 2, 2005

A Catholic organization in New Zealand is insisting that a local television station scrap the broadcast of the highly controversial... Read more

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Westminster Abbey counters Da Vinci Code

Jun 2, 2005

Since one of London's top tourist attractions appeared in Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code, tour guides have been inundated with... Read more

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Gaudi’s Church of the Holy Family to be ready for worship in 2008

Jun 2, 2005

The Church of the Holy Family in Barcelona, the unfinished work of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, will be ready for... Read more

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Dutch education minister encourages debate on evolution

Jun 1, 2005

The Dutch education minister says it’s time to reopen the debate on the Theory of Evolution. Currently in the Netherlands,... Read more

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Homosexual forum incites violence against upcoming pro-life demonstrations in Madrid

Jun 1, 2005

Reacting to the upcoming protests in Madrid scheduled for June 18 against a government plan to make homosexual unions equal... Read more

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Anglican Church to let homosexual clergy ‘marry’… but remain celibate

May 31, 2005

The Church of England has drafted a new proposal that will allow homosexual priests to marry their partners, but they... Read more

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Spain diocese supports protests for marriage and the family

May 31, 2005

The Diocese of Malaga, Spain, has made public its support for a protest scheduled for June 18 in Madrid in... Read more

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Pope says working to heal rift with Christians is "fundamental" commitment

May 29, 2005

During his apostolic trip to Bari yesterday morning to close the 24th Italian Eucharistic Congress, Pope Benedict XVI promised his... Read more

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Spanish television promotes homosexual “marriage” in children’s programming

May 25, 2005

Last Wednesday during the children’s program “Los Lunnis,” the Spanish Television network (TVE) broadcast a segment entitled “Different Weddings,” in... Read more

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Pope's death inspires would-be priests in England

May 24, 2005

The death of Pope John Paul II sparked inquiries about the priesthood among young Catholics in the United Kingdom, and... Read more

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New primate of Nicaragua: The Gospel needs more witnesses of faith

May 23, 2005

During his installation Mass as Archbishop of Managua, Nicaragua, Archbishop Leopoldo Brenes told those in attendance that “what the Gospel... Read more

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Benedict XVI will captivate young people, says Spanish cardinal

May 23, 2005

The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, said this week he is convinced young people will flock to... Read more