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Archbishop Louis Kébreau of Cap-Haitien

Haitian archbishop tearfully recounts burial of seminarians killed by quake

Feb 5, 2010

The president of Haiti’s Bishops’ Conference has mournfully recounted the burial of seminarians killed in the country’s massive January quake.... Read more

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Bishop highlights importance of military chaplains

Feb 4, 2010

During the 21st International Conference for Military Chaplains held in Spain this week, Bishop Fabio Suescun Mutis of the Military... Read more

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Political prisoners in Cuba suffering same fate as Mandela, reveal dissidents

Feb 4, 2010

Thirty-three political prisoners in Cuba have sent a letter to South African leader Nelson Mandela informing him that they will... Read more

Archbishop Edwin O’Brien

Courage needed to eliminate nuclear weapons, Archbishop O’Brien tells summit

Feb 4, 2010

Archbishop of Baltimore Edwin O’Brien on Wednesday reiterated the Catholic Church’s condemnation of “total war” and called for courage in... Read more

Bobby Schindler

‘Stop dehydration deaths,’ says Terri Schiavo’s brother in response to new brain scan

Feb 4, 2010

Reacting to news of a breakthrough in brain scanning technology, Terri Schiavo's brother Bobby Schindler is calling for a halt... Read more

John Mortenson, Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Wyoming Catholic College.

Wyoming Catholic professor wins pontifical prize for thesis, meets Holy Father

Feb 4, 2010

A U.S. Catholic professor was recently awarded an audience with Pope Benedict XVI and an almost $30,000 prize for his... Read more

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Catholic politician in Spain criticizes bishops for Communion stance

Feb 4, 2010

The president of Spain’s House of Representatives, Jose Bono, a self-described Catholic socialist, criticized the country’s bishops this week for... Read more

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Cardinal George calls for 'renewed Catholic imagination' in the U.S.

Feb 4, 2010

The book "The Difference God Makes: a Catholic Vision of Faith, Communion and Culture" by Cardinal Francis George of Chicago... Read more

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Catholic Voices experts to prepare way for Pope's visit to Britain

Feb 4, 2010

During his address to the bishops of England and Wales this week, Pope Benedict XVI confirmed that he will be... Read more

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Costa Rican presidential candidate reveals opposition to abortion and same-sex 'marriage'

Feb 4, 2010

Costa Rican presidential candidate Laura Chinchilla said this week she is opposed to the legalization of abortion and same-sex “marriage.”  Read more

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Haiti remains hopeful despite tragedy, reports bishop

Feb 4, 2010

Meeting with Pope Benedict XVI after Wednesday's General Audience, Bishop Pierre-Andre Dumas of Anse-a-Veau and the Director of Caritas Haiti,... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI

'Divine justice' focus of Holy Father's Lenten message

Feb 4, 2010

Today Pope Benedict XVI made public his Lenten message for 2010 emphasizing “divine justice” which, he noted, “is profoundly different... Read more

Winter Olympics are 'building block of peace and friendship,' declares Pope Benedict

Feb 4, 2010

In a letter to the Archbishop of Vancouver, the Holy Father expressed his happiness for the occasion of the 21st... Read more

New Maryland county rule targets pro-life pregnancy centers, archdiocese says

Feb 4, 2010

The Montgomery County Council in Maryland on Tuesday voted to require pregnancy counseling centers to post a disclaimer saying they... Read more

New website organizes Rosary campaign for individual bishops

Feb 4, 2010

Rosary for the Bishop, an online prayer campaign for Catholic bishops, has launched a new website to enroll participants and... Read more

Harry Knox, a member of the Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Obama faith-based advisor maintains that Pope hurts people ‘in name of Jesus’

Feb 4, 2010

Harry Knox, a member of President Barack Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, has stood by his past... Read more

Police disrupt peaceful pro-life protest in Madrid

Pro-lifers removed for protesting outside EU Human Rights meeting

Feb 3, 2010

Police removed a group of 15 Spanish Right to Life advocates gathered outside the Queen Sofia Museum in Madrid, the... Read more

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Diocese of Burlington to sell headquarters for sex abuse settlements

Feb 3, 2010

The Diocese of Burlington is selling its headquarters and other church properties in hopes of securing funds to settle two... Read more

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Abortion has become 'plague' in Mexico City, acknowledges government

Feb 3, 2010

The government of Mexico City noted in a report this week that abortion has become a “plague” in the capital,... Read more

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Cardinal Rivera encourages youth to bring Christ to Mexico

Feb 3, 2010

The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, has called on young people in the country to “overcome fear... Read more