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Catholic academic explains challenges of university life to young people

Jan 27, 2010

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Pedro Morande Court, was in... Read more

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Catholic identity must not be checked at the door, advise Costa Rican bishops

Jan 27, 2010

In light of the upcoming presidential elections in Costa Rica set for February 7, the country’s bishops issued a statement... Read more

Archbishop Amil Shamaaoun Nona

New Archbishop of Mosul calls persecuted Iraqi Christians to hope

Jan 27, 2010

The new Archbishop of Mosul, replacing his kidnapped predecessor who died in captivity, says his mission is to give “hope... Read more

Sen. Harry Reid

USCCB urges Congress to ‘recommit themselves’ to genuine health care reform

Jan 27, 2010

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) sent a letter to Congress on Jan. 26 strongly urging members of... Read more

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Cardinal Bagnasco calls on media to 'build up' individuals

Jan 27, 2010

While celebrating Mass on the feast of St. Francis de Sales, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco addressed members of the media, emphasizing... Read more

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Thousands attend funeral of murdered Catholic girl in Pakistan

Jan 27, 2010

On Jan. 25, thousands of people in Pakistan attended the funeral of a 12-year-old Catholic girl who was allegedly raped... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput

Gospel must be shared with technology and personal witness, says Archbishop Chaput

Jan 27, 2010

The Emmanuel Community hosted a symposium in Rome this week with the theme "Priests and Laity in the Mission," for... Read more

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Church in Venezuela celebrates 25th anniversary of first papal visit

Jan 27, 2010

The Church in Venezuela is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the first visit to the country by Pope John Paul... Read more

Pope holds up St. Francis as model for Christian-Muslim dialogue

Jan 27, 2010

In the General Audience this morning, Pope Benedict XVI gave his catechesis on the life and work of St. Francis... Read more

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Reality show in Spain criticized for dismissing dignity of the poor

Jan 27, 2010

Various organizations in Spain have strongly criticized a proposal by Antena 3 Television to launch a reality show in which... Read more

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Pope Benedict remembers Holocaust victims

Jan 27, 2010

Pope Benedict concluded his Wednesday General Audience by acknowledging that today is “Holocaust Remembrance Day” and praying that God would... Read more

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Phoenix diocese adopts new policy to reverse ‘marital breakdown’

Jan 27, 2010

On Jan. 1 new marriage preparation guidelines went into effect in the Diocese of Phoenix. The guidelines are intended to... Read more

University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow

Pro-life Tim Tebow Super Bowl ad draws protesters and defenders

Jan 27, 2010

Plans to air a pro-life Super Bowl ad with Tim Tebow and his mother have attracted protest from pro-abortion women’s... Read more

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Church prepares to celebrate contributions of consecrated religious

Jan 27, 2010

The World Day for Consecrated Life will be observed in the United States on Sunday Feb. 7. The day highlights... Read more

Archbishop Peter Smith of Cardiff

Religious freedom safeguards preserved by defeat of UK Equality Bill

Jan 27, 2010

Religious freedom provisions safeguarding the rights of British churches and other religious employers to require that employees live according to... Read more

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Catholics in Guam fight same-sex union bill

Jan 27, 2010

The Catholic Church in Guam has submitted a petition to oppose the controversial Bill 185 that would legalize same-sex unions... Read more

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Italian cardinal calls for 'new generation' of Catholics in politics

Jan 26, 2010

Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, President of the Italian Catholic Bishops' Conference (CEI), inaugurated the first meeting of the year of the... Read more

Archbishop of Quebec, Cardinal Marc Ouellet

Cardinal Ouellet defends the family as a child's first teacher of love and life

Jan 26, 2010

The Archbishop of Quebec, Cardinal Marc Ouellet, said last week that the family is a child's first educator in the... Read more

Valerie Huber of the NAEA.

Critic denounces Guttmacher teen pregnancy study as 'terribly simplistic'

Jan 26, 2010

The Guttmacher Institute released a study on Jan. 26 claiming that abstinence-only education programs are to blame for a rise... Read more

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Gallagher and Rauch debate same-sex 'marriage' in Boulder

Jan 26, 2010

A crowd of hundreds heard two leaders in the debate over government recognition of same-sex “marriage” defend their positions Monday... Read more