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US youth join in social action projects before WYD

Aug 2, 2005

More than 2,700 American youth, representing 125 college, diocesan and parish groups, will roll up their sleeves and dedicate one... Read more

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Parental rights overwhelmingly supported in California

Aug 2, 2005

After a recent poll indicated that 85 percent of Scotts Valley residents support parental rights in education, the Capitol Resource... Read more

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Influential evangelist: U2’s Bono makes strong statement in support of Christ

Aug 2, 2005

For years, the exact nature of the religious beliefs of Bono, lead singer songwriter of the band U2, have eluded... Read more

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New movie on John Paul II to debut in US

Aug 2, 2005

On August 15 the Hallmark Channel will debut a new Italian movie called, “Karol: The Story of a Man Who... Read more

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Bush says intelligent design theory ought to be taught along side evolution

Aug 2, 2005

While President George Bush’s remarks Monday that the theory of intelligent design ought to be taught along side of evolution... Read more

"Miracle baby" born, Torres family says "life is a gift from God"

Aug 2, 2005

Susan Torres, a brain-dead woman who was kept alive for almost three months to give her unborn baby time to... Read more

Cardinal Keeler criticizes Frist’s support of embryonic stem-cell research

Aug 1, 2005

Cardinal William Keeler, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee for Pro-life Activities, criticized Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist’s announcement July... Read more

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Judge certifies all Catholics in Portland as defendants in bankruptcy case

Aug 1, 2005

A bankruptcy judge decided last week that the 389,000 Catholics of the Archdiocese of Portland are officially part of the... Read more

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Barriers lifting between Catholics and Evangelicals, say researchers

Aug 1, 2005

The relationship between Evangelical Protestants and Roman Catholics has improved dramatically in the United States in recent decades, and increasingly... Read more

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Episcopal bishops file lawsuit in continuing battle over openly gay bishop

Aug 1, 2005

As debate continues to rage in the Episcopal church over the ordination of openly gay clergy and now same sex... Read more

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Pennsylvania Senator accuses Kennedy, Kerry of ‘doing nothing’ about priestly sexual abuse scandal

Aug 1, 2005

Pennsylvania’s Senator Rick Santorum blasted Massachusetts Senators Edward Kennedy and John Kerry Sunday for “doing nothing” about the priestly sexual... Read more

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Catholic radio station launched in Ohio

Aug 1, 2005

Catholics in the Diocese of Columbus finally have Catholic radio. St. Gabriel Radio Inc., launched the region's first Catholic radio... Read more

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Creating embryos to destroy them ‘absurd’: Archbishop Gomez

Jul 31, 2005

The Catholic Church will not and cannot base its teaching on opinion polls, said Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio... Read more

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Stem cell debate nearly impossible, say Catholic ethicists; frozen embryos should not exist in the first place

Jul 31, 2005

While many Christians and pro-life groups are still decrying Senate Majority leader Bill Frist’s Friday announcement that he favors more... Read more

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‘Catholics need not apply’ must not become motto for government candidates, says Hyde

Jul 31, 2005

In a letter sent to Senator Richard Durbin regarding what many see as a “religious litmus test” for Supreme Court... Read more

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Pro-life groups call Frist’s stem cell proposal a ‘betrayal’

Jul 31, 2005

Numerous pro-life and Christian organizations are still shocked by Friday’s announcement by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, that he thinks... Read more

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Pennsylvania bishops issue document on stem-cell research

Jul 31, 2005

Pennsylvania bishops released a document last week, clarifying the Church’s teachings on stem-cell research. “Questions and Answers on Stem Cell... Read more

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Cuban priests of the diaspora express support for Pope Benedict, Church in Cuba

Jul 31, 2005

Dozens of priests and religious of the “Cuban diaspora” in the world concluded their XXXI Encounter in Key West with... Read more

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Bishop says U.S. immigration system ‘morally unacceptable’

Jul 28, 2005

The current U.S. immigration system is “morally unacceptable,” said Bishop Gerald Barnes of San Bernardino. Read more

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Catholic leader objects to Roe litmus test for Judge Roberts

Jul 28, 2005

A Democratic senator said yesterday he would subject Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts to a Roe litmus test. On... Read more