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Bishop Robert Harris

Pope appoints new bishop in Canada

May 8, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI appointed as Bishop of Saint John in New Brunswick (Canada) Most Reverend Robert Harris, until now Auxiliary... Read more

Archbishop Nikola Eterovic

European Bishops acknowledge uphill road to re-Christianize Europe

May 8, 2007

European bishops gathered in Rome for the seventh meeting of the Special Council for Europe of the General Secretariat of... Read more

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Roman Catholic church being built in Orthodox Ukraine

May 7, 2007

The foundation stone of a new Roman Catholic church in Kiev, named Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was laid... Read more

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Diminution and aging of the clergy challenge for missionary work, Pope says

May 7, 2007

On Saturday morning, Pope Benedict XVI met with participants of the meeting of the senior council of the Pontifical Missionary... Read more

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Life Foundation says Madrid has become Mecca of abortion

May 7, 2007

The assistant director of the Life Foundation in Spain, Carlos Valdes, said this week the “private business” of abortion has... Read more

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HLI warns of activities of pro-abortion Brazilian doctor in Latin America

May 7, 2007

Leaders of Human Life International (HLI) have alerted pro-life organizations in Latin America of the activities of Dr. Anibal Faundes,... Read more

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British protests over baby gender testing kit

May 7, 2007

British pro-lifers are warning against a potential surge in abortions, following the availability, starting last week, of a new DNA... Read more

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Opera tells story of Carmelite martyrs, comes to Newark cathedral

May 7, 2007

An opera, which tells the true story of 16 Carmelite nuns who were martyred during the French Revolution, will be... Read more

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Benedict XVI praises Swiss Guard's service to the Church

May 7, 2007

On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI praised the service to the Church paid by the 500 year-old Swiss Guard during the... Read more

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Cardinal Sodano appointed Pope's delegate to Fatima

May 7, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals, as his legate to the solemn... Read more

Joseph M. Scheidler

Pro-Life Group to Protest Hillary Clinton's presence at Catholic Charity Event

May 7, 2007

The Pro-Life Action League has announced that they will protest today's Catholic Mercy Home event in Chicago for having invited... Read more

Pope calls on female religious to make intimacy with Christ a priority

May 7, 2007

During his meeting with participants in the plenary assembly of the International Union of Female Superiors General, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

Holy Father consecrates his trip to Mary, the Mother of the Church

May 7, 2007

Scattered sprinkles did not stop thousands of pilgrims from gathering in St. Peter's Square yesterday to hear the Pope's Regina... Read more

President of Evangelical Theological Society Returns to the Catholic Church

May 6, 2007

Dr. Francis Beckwith, the president of the Evangelical Theological Society, tendered his resignation yesterday as a result of his coming back... Read more

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Catholic Higher Education Officials Engage in Dialogue at 'City on a Hill' Symposium

May 4, 2007

Representatives from dozens of Catholic colleges and universities worldwide gathered at Franciscan University of Steubenville to dialogue about the purpose... Read more

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Son of militant atheist asks Supreme Court to allow public prayer

May 4, 2007

Protestors gathered outside the US Supreme Court building this week to demand that the judicial body reinstate the right to... Read more

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Islamic diplomats to attend course on Holy See’s international policy

May 4, 2007

Diplomats from some twenty Islamic countries of the Mediterranean and Middle East will participate in the seminar “The Catholic Church... Read more

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Women in White: Cuban people await freedom

May 4, 2007

A group of women resisting the oppression of the Cuban government through non-violent means, continues to agitate for the release... Read more

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Mexico City government refuses to publish list of doctors authorized to perform abortions

May 4, 2007

The government of Mexico City has refused a request by the president of the National Pro-Life Committee, Jorge Serrano Limon,... Read more

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McGreevey headed for Episcopalian seminary

May 4, 2007

Former governor Jim McGreevey, whose political career ended nearly three years ago amid claims of an adulterous affair with a... Read more