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The situation of Christians in Iraq is dire

May 17, 2007

The Patriarch of the Ancient Assyrian Church of the East, Mar Addai II, has called on the Prime Minister and... Read more

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Pope given 10 millionth copy of Children’s Bible during visit to Brazil

May 17, 2007

During his visit to the Farms of Hope in Brazil, which offers a drug rehabilitation program for young people, Pope... Read more

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Church in Philippines helps decrease election violence

May 17, 2007

Church groups worked with local citizens to decrease violence during this year’s elections in the Philippines, held May 14.In a... Read more

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Two underground priests in China receive prison sentence

May 17, 2007

Two underground Church leaders from Wenzhou, eastern China, received prison sentences in March, six months after their arrest upon returning... Read more

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Archbishop of Mexico City says pro-abortion politicians should not receive communion

May 17, 2007

The archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, said Wednesday that although the bishops have not excommunicated lawmakers who... Read more

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Pope invited to visit Baltimore after his trip to the UN

May 17, 2007

Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore has sent a written invitation to the Pope, asking that he pay a visit to... Read more

Catholic Democrats chide Pope based on wrong information, says Catholic League

May 17, 2007

Catholic League president Bill Donohue said the 18 House Democrats, who chided Pope Benedict XVI, “are twice a disgrace.” The... Read more

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Archbishop Celestino Migliore presses UN to action on behalf of native peoples

May 17, 2007

Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Holy See’s permanent observer at the United Nations, spoke to the UN Human Rights Council today... Read more

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Benedict XVI gives artwork by Peruvian to CELAM conference

May 16, 2007

The central hall where the members of the Latin American Bishops’ Council are meeting for their 5th General Conference is... Read more

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Official hymn for World Youth Day 2008 chosen

May 16, 2007

The official hymn for World Youth Day in 2008 has just been chosen. “Receive the Power” is the title of... Read more

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CELAM officials reminds Catholics of duty to participate in political life

May 16, 2007

The director of the Social Observatory of the Latin American Bishops’ Council (CELAM), Rodrigo Guerra, said this week Catholics need... Read more

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The Spirit gives Christians courage to proclaim authentic gospel values, Brazilian bishop says

May 16, 2007

Archbishop Geraldo Lyrio Rocha, the president of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil, opened the 5th General Conference of... Read more

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Bishops of Ecuador say new Constitution must protect human life and dignity

May 16, 2007

The Bishops’ Conference of Ecuador affirmed this week that the country’s new Constitution should include certain indispensable guarantees, such as... Read more

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Hillary campaign uses image of Blessed Mother Teresa

May 16, 2007

The national Catholic-based advocacy group Fidelis, is calling for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign to remove an image of Blessed Mother... Read more

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Citizens groups calling for comprehensive immigration reform

May 16, 2007

As Congress prepares to debate comprehensive immigration reform, citizens’ groups are urging legislators to devise a balanced approach that secures... Read more

Rev. Jerry Falwell

Rev. Jerry Falwell, leader of Christian conservatives dies

May 16, 2007

Famed Evangelical leader, Rev. Jerry Falwell, died yesterday morning at the age of 73. Falwell was well known for his... Read more

Cardinal Roger Mahony

Cardinal Mahony plans to sell Archdiocesan Catholic Center

May 16, 2007

Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles announced yesterday that the archdiocese will have to sell its headquarters so that it can meet... Read more

Archdiocese Reacts to New Adoption and Sex Ed. Laws

May 15, 2007

Colorado has two new laws on its books and both of them were opposed by the Colorado Catholic Conference. The... Read more

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Bishops at CELAM conference yet to decide on issuance of final document

May 15, 2007

The president of the Department of Communications of the Latin American Bishops’ Council (CELAM), Archbishop Baltasar Porras, said this week... Read more

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Pope to remain in Castel Gandolfo until next Friday

May 15, 2007

After his return to Rome from Brazil, where he presided over the inauguration of the 5th General Conference of the... Read more