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More than a million people expected to join Pope in Brazil

Apr 13, 2007

One of the hosts of Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming visit to Brazil, Archbishop Odilo Scherer, said this more than one... Read more

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Brazilian bishops: Right to life not subject to referendum

Apr 13, 2007

The Secretary General of the Bishops’ Conference of Brazil, Archbishop Odilo, said this week the country’s bishops reject a government... Read more

Scholars revise conclusions about ‘Jesus family tomb’

Apr 13, 2007

Several prominent scholars, who were featured in interviews in the controversial documentary Lost Tomb of Jesus, have now revised their... Read more

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Federal bankruptcy judge orders external audit of San Diego diocese accounts

Apr 13, 2007

A federal bankruptcy judge ordered an external audit of the Diocese of San Diego amid accusations Church leaders are trying... Read more

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Indiana Catholic Church fire determined to be arson

Apr 13, 2007

The fire that destroyed St. Anne Catholic Church in New Castle in eastern Indiana, was arson, authorities said on Tuesday.  Read more

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Vatican rep to Jerusalem refuses to attend Holocaust commemoration due to misrepresentation of Pope

Apr 12, 2007

The Apostolic Nuncio to Jerusalem and Palestine, Archbishop Antonio Franco, has announced that he will not attend the annual ceremony... Read more

U.S. Bishops, Pro-life groups decry Senate’s decision to Pass Bill funding destruction of human life

Apr 12, 2007

An official with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)  along with numerous pro-life groups have reacted to yesterday... Read more

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Pro-life groups denounce government efforts to legalize abortion in Ecuador

Apr 12, 2007

Various pro-life groups in Ecuador have denounced systematic efforts by the government to the use the upcoming Constitutional Assembly to... Read more

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October beatification planned for Spanish priest martyred in Brazil

Apr 12, 2007

According to the Spanish daily “El Diario de Galicia,” Father Manuel Gomez, a diocesan priest who was killed in Brazil... Read more

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Catholics call on politicians to work for peace and maintain Europe’s Christian roots

Apr 12, 2007

Participants at the international congress “Values and Perspectives for the Europe of Tomorrow,” organized by the Commission of Bishops' Conferences... Read more

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Cardinal Dziwisz calls outing of Communist collaborators harmful to society

Apr 12, 2007

The Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, said this week a new norm requiring Polish citizens to publicly disclose their... Read more

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World must invest in educational development for aging population, Holy See tells U.N.

Apr 12, 2007

The Vatican made public today, an April 10th speech given by Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the... Read more

Abuse claims against Catholic clergy decrease for second year

Apr 12, 2007

The number of abuse claims against Catholic clergy have dropped for the second consecutive year, says a new report on... Read more

Vatican publishes Benedict XVI’s Schedule for Brazil trip

Apr 12, 2007

The Press Office of the Holy See made public yesterday the official agenda of Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming trip to... Read more

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Pope to approve beatification for Japanese martyrs

Apr 12, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI may soon approve a decree for the beatification of 188 Japanese martyrs, Cardinal Stephen Fumio Hamao told... Read more

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Divine Mercy Shrine prepares for annual celebration

Apr 12, 2007

Several thousand pilgrims are expected to gather at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge this weekend for... Read more

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Cardinal George makes first public appearance since falling

Apr 12, 2007

Cardinal Francis George made his first public appearance since falling over the weekend. He was present for the dedication of... Read more

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Human Life International responds to new Portuguese abortion law

Apr 11, 2007

The President of Human Life International (HLI) has responded to Tuesday's press reports that Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva has... Read more

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Independent Catholic magazine in Cuba to cease operations, due to funding shortfall

Apr 11, 2007

The Catholic magazine Vitral announced on Tuesday that it would fold due to a lack of resources.  Read more

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Mexico City official backs abortion for minors without parental consent

Apr 11, 2007

The director of the Institute for Youth in Mexico City, Javier Hidalgo, announced this week he would support a move... Read more