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Cardinal optimistic of Pope’s health, abilities

Feb 14, 2005

A top Italian cardinal said he is certain Pope John Paul II has the capacity to continue to work and... Read more

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Portuguese bishops praise witness of Sister Lucia

Feb 14, 2005

In declarations to the Portuguese news agency Lusa, several Portuguese bishops praised the life of Sister Lucia, who they recalled... Read more

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Spanish archbishop denounces “therapeutic” cloning as attack against human dignity

Feb 14, 2005

During a press conference to mark the beginning of the Week of the Family, Archbishop Antonio Cañizares of Toledo, Spain,... Read more

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Spanish bishop explains “gay phenomenon” and origin of gender ideology

Feb 14, 2005

In an interview with the Spanish magazine Alba, Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla of Segorbe-Castellón, Spain, explained the origin of... Read more

Sister Lucia, last living witness of Fatima, dead at 97

Feb 13, 2005

Sister Lucia, the last surviving witness of the three children to whom the Virgin Mary appeared at Fatima, Portugal, died... Read more

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Swedish pastor acquitted based on free speech

Feb 13, 2005

A pastor’s right to free speech was confirmed in Swedish law last week when a pastor, convicted of hate crimes... Read more

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Bishops warn approval of “medicinal babies” means sanctioning of eugenics

Feb 13, 2005

Speaking on behalf of the Bishops Conference of Spain, Father Juan Martinez Camino, secretary general of the body, said proposed... Read more

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Archbishop warns of loss of more than just religious freedom in Venezuela

Feb 13, 2005

The president of the Bishops Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Baltazar Porras Cardozo, is warning that “freedom is in danger, and... Read more

Forensic Scientists reveal what Jesus may have looked like as a 12-year old

Feb 10, 2005

Forensic scientists in Italy are working on a different kind of investigation—one that dates back 2000 years.  Read more

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Messori says John Paul II has no intention of resigning

Feb 10, 2005

Catholic journalist Vittorio Messori, who wrote “Crossing the Threshold of Hope” together with Pope John Paul II, told the Italian... Read more

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New cardinals possible this year, says Vatican observer

Feb 10, 2005

In his latest column for L’Espresso online, Vatican observer Sandro Magister speculates about the most important “candidates” in a possible... Read more

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Legal abortions per year in Spain top 80,000

Feb 10, 2005

A report from the Superior Council of Scientific Research has revealed the chilling statistics regarding the failure of legal abortion... Read more

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Pope receives unexpected visit from boy with cancer

Feb 9, 2005

A young boy being treated for cancer paid a surprise visit to Pope John Paul II yesterday at Gemelli Hospital... Read more

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British Catholic press refuses to run ad for Catholic Action Group

Feb 9, 2005

The United Kingdom’s leading Catholic newspaper, The Universe, refused to run a generic ad for the Catholic Action Group yesterday... Read more

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Archbishop of Paris says Pope doesn’t have to be Schwarzenegger or Superman

Feb 8, 2005

The Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal Jean Marie Lustiger, said today, “The Pope does not need to be like Arnold Schwarzenegger,... Read more

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Famous volleyball player leaves sport to become religious

Feb 8, 2005

Italian media has been fixated with the story of Michela Amadori, a renowned volleyball player who has decided to leave... Read more

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Catholic group warns British priests about pro-condom policy of Catholic charity

Feb 7, 2005

The British organization Catholic Action Group has launched a boycott of the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) Feb. 1.  Read more

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Spanish bishops: Vote on EU Constitution with informed conscience

Feb 6, 2005

As the February 20 date for the referendum on the EU Constitution looms, the Bishops Conference of Spain called on... Read more

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Nicaraguan lawmakers declare Archbishop of Managua “the Cardinal of peace”

Feb 6, 2005

The national assembly of Nicaragua decided this week to declare the Archbishop of Managua, Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo, the... Read more

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UK Group threatens campaign against Aids Policy

Feb 3, 2005

The U.K.-based Catholic Action Group say that a deadline given to CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Oversees Development to withdraw... Read more