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Catholic Church pleas for government to intervene after massacre

Jun 1, 2007

The Catholic Church has asked for troops to be sent to the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo,... Read more

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Malaysian convert denied her Christian identity by Sharia court

Jun 1, 2007

Malaysia's highest court has rejected a six-year appeal by a Malay woman to have her Christian identity officially recognized. The... Read more

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Vatican official positive about Turkey joining EU

Jun 1, 2007

The Vatican is in favor of Turkey joining the EU, said Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on Wednesday in... Read more

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US applies immediate sanctions against Sudan

Jun 1, 2007

President George W. Bush announced immediate sanctions against the Sudanese government on Tuesday for its refusal to stop the killing... Read more

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Detroit Archdiocese discounts Kevorkian's suicidal agenda

Jun 1, 2007

In light of Jack Kevorkian’s release from prison today, the Archdiocese of Detroit has pledged to continue its efforts on... Read more

Church and State must support one another, says Benedict

Benedict receives ambassadors, explains proper role of religion in society

Jun 1, 2007

Five more ambassadors were received by the Holy See today. In receiving the new representatives, Benedict XVI took the opportunity... Read more

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Pope visits Vatican City's administrative headquarters

Jun 1, 2007

Yesterday afternoon Benedict XVI visited the Palace of the Governorate, which houses various offices responsible for the administration and governance... Read more

Archbishop Michael Miller

Pope Benedict appoints Canadian as coadjutor Archbishop of Vancouver

Jun 1, 2007

This morning the Vatican made public the appointment of Archbishop Michael Miller by Pope Benedict XVI to be the coadjutor... Read more

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Benedict XVI to possibly visit Canada in 2008

May 31, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI could visit Quebec at a time that coincides with the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in July of... Read more

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Bartholomew I calls for equal civil rights for Christians in Turkey

May 31, 2007

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, has called for the recognition of “all the civil rights” of minorities in... Read more

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Korean martyrs of Communist era to be beatified

May 31, 2007

The Spanish daily “La Razon” is reporting that the process of beatification for 36 Benedictine monks who died in prisons... Read more

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Gender ideology turns women against the family, warns Honduran expert

May 31, 2007

The Executive Director of the Education and Family Association of Honduras, Gracia de Villeda, warned this week that gender ideology... Read more

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Rector of Basilica of Guadalupe exhorts Mexican politicians to pass pro-life laws

May 31, 2007

The rector of the Basilica of Guadalupe exhorted Mexican politicians this week to create laws that defend life and said... Read more

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CELAM wraps up with final message and issues lengthy document

May 31, 2007

The Fifth General Conference of Latin American bishops, inaugurated May 13 by Pope Benedict XVI at the Brazilian Marian shrine... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput: Immigration proposal merits support

May 31, 2007

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver is calling for support for the current Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1348).... Read more

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St. Vincent de Paul personnel launch tie-exchange movement

May 31, 2007

A new tie-exchange movement, originating at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in St. Louis, hopes to promote a... Read more

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Australian archbishop's plan bolsters Catholic identity at new schools

May 31, 2007

Archbishop Adrian Doyle of Hobart has confirmed plans for a new $12-million Catholic high school in Kingston that would introduce... Read more

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Church in Australia considering cutting ties with Amnesty Intl. over abortion

May 31, 2007

Australia's bishops are discussing Amnesty International’s new policy to advocate for the decriminalization of abortion worldwide, with the intention of... Read more

Cardinal Keith O'Brien

Scottish Cardinal calls 1967 Abortion Act pack of lies and warns Catholic politicians

May 31, 2007

Cardinal Keith O’Brien, the highest ranking prelate in Scotland, spoke out strongly against the evils of abortion this afternoon. He... Read more

Relations between UAE and the Holy See affirmed

Holy See announces diplomatic ties with United Arab Emirates

May 31, 2007

The Holy See and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of diplomatic relations today. The creation of a... Read more