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Archbishop considers proactive solutions to settle with victims, protect archdiocese

Jul 13, 2006

In an attempt to prepare for future settlements, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee plans to sell its Archbishop Cousins Center near... Read more

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Despite overwhelming odds, Catholic faith in Pakistan remains strong, says Bishop

Jul 12, 2006

Recently, Pakistan’s Bishop Anthony Lobo, head of Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi was in Boston to share a message of hope with... Read more

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Catholic Mobile launches new wireless content service

Jul 12, 2006

Denver based media company, Catholic Mobile announced today the launch of its innovative wireless content delivery service.  With this public... Read more

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Bishop Skylstad says while parish property is safe, assistance may be requested

Jul 12, 2006

In an ongoing commitment to settle with victims of sexual abuse by priests, Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane told church... Read more

Cardinal urges Senate to support bills on stem-cell research

Jul 12, 2006

Cardinal William Keeler has urged the U.S. Senate to support two out of three bills related to stem cell research,... Read more

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Milingo appears in Washington promoting married clergy

Jul 11, 2006

Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo, the erratic, retired Zambian archbishop who joined the Rev. Moon cult in 2001 appeared in Washington, D.C.... Read more

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Liberal Christianity is disintegrating, says Catholic columnist

Jul 10, 2006

Liberal Christianity is disintegrating and it is evident in the accelerated fragmentation of the Episcopal Church USA, says Charlotte Allen,... Read more

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Students walk across US, encounter a country which is pro-life

Jul 10, 2006

For the twelfth summer in a row, three teams of college students from throughout America are walking along three separate... Read more

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Priest donates kidney to ailing parishioner

Jul 10, 2006

Last Thursday, Patricia Sanchez, a 60-year old mother of four received a new kidney during a successful transplant in Birmingham... Read more

St. Louis Archbishop appointed to Church’s highest court

Jul 9, 2006

On Saturday the Holy See announced that Archbishop Raymond Burke of the Archdiocese of St. Louis has been appointed to... Read more

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Stable democracy may lead Christians to return to Middle East, says patriarch

Jul 9, 2006

The spiritual leader for Maronite Catholics worldwide said working together toward democracy in the Middle East will encourage Lebanese citizens... Read more

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Human rights group demands Olympic change after infirm Chinese bishop arrested

Jul 9, 2006

A U.S.-based human rights group is calling on the Olympic Committee to cancel the Olympic Games in China after government... Read more

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Man who awoke from coma raises new questions about death of Terri Schiavo

Jul 6, 2006

The case of Terry Wallis, an Arkansas man who suddenly woke up from a 19-year long coma, has raised new... Read more

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Colorado bishops urge lawmakers to enact just immigration legislation

Jul 6, 2006

Two Colorado bishops are urging state lawmakers to legislate for the “common good” on the issue of immigration reform.  Read more

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Same-sex marriage defeated in New York, Georgia

Jul 6, 2006

The highest courts in two states ruled against same-sex marriage Thursday.  Read more

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Priest requests prayers for abortion practitioners

Jul 5, 2006

The national director of Priests of Life is calling on Christians to pray for the continued conversion of abortion practitioners.  Read more

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Supreme Court intervenes, temporarily stops removal of 29-foot cross in San Diego

Jul 4, 2006

The Supreme Court intervened Monday to stay the removal of a large cross from San Diego property, reported the Associated... Read more

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Cuban Cardinal optimistic about future of Church

Jul 3, 2006

Despite limitations imposed on religious practice by Fidel Castro’s government, the Catholic Church in Cuba continues to welcome newly baptized... Read more

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African American evangelization conference to empower youth, youth ministers

Jul 3, 2006

A Catholic conference for African Americans promises to equip and empower participants, especially youth and youth ministers, with what is... Read more

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Benedictine center abandons Catholic identity

Jul 3, 2006

The St. Benedict Center, a Benedictine ecumenical community in Madison for the past 40 years, has chosen to end its... Read more