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“Be strong in faith,” theme for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Poland.

Feb 1, 2006

“Be strong in faith,” is the theme chosen to accompany Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to  Poland, planned for the end... Read more

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Argentina medial society backs government official’s opposition to drug parties

Feb 1, 2006

The Society of Medical and Biological Ethics of Argentina announced its support this week for the Health Minister of the... Read more

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Iraqi archbishop says Christian community becoming “Church of martyrs”

Feb 1, 2006

Reacting to a series of explosions this past Sunday in Christian churches throughout Iraq, Archbishop Louis Sako of Kirkuk said,... Read more

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Totalitarian tendencies threatening “democratic” regimes, warns Vatican cardinal

Feb 1, 2006

The president of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, Cardinal Julian Herranz, warned in Madrid this week against “ideological totalitarian... Read more

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Catholic Charities USA urges Congress not to slash vital programs for poor

Feb 1, 2006

Catholic Charities USA, one of the nation’s largest social service networks, is making a last-minute plea to the U.S. House... Read more

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New round begins in US Lutheran-Roman Catholic dialogue

Feb 1, 2006

More than 20 Lutheran and Roman Catholic leaders in the United States are set to continue their dialogue toward unity... Read more

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US bishops’ conference urges Congress to support ‘Holly’s Law’

Feb 1, 2006

An official with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is urging Congress to put “Holly’s Law” to a vote... Read more

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Democrats oppose Supreme Court nominees not backed by abortion industry, says priest

Feb 1, 2006

A Catholic priest says the Democrats’ nearly unanimous opposition to Justice Samuel Alito for the Supreme Court in the Jan.... Read more

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Church in Costa Rica extends pre-marital preparation to help prevent failed marriages

Jan 31, 2006

In response to an increase in failed marriages in Costa Rica, the Church in that country has decided to extend... Read more

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Cardinal says Pope could visit US in 2007

Jan 31, 2006

Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore said last week Pope Benedict XVI is interested in visiting the United States in 2007,... Read more

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Chilean senator says homosexual unions and abortion part of new government’s agenda

Jan 31, 2006

A Socialist party senator in Chile said this week the country’s newly elected government led by President Michelle Bachelet plans... Read more

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Shrine of Aparecida in Brazil preparing for 2007 CELAM conference

Jan 31, 2006

Archbishop Raymundo Damasceno Assis of Aparecida, Brazil, said this week the Shrine of Aparecida is beginning preparations to host the... Read more

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Pope’s February prayer intentions call for end to human trafficking, increased social involvement for lay Catholics

Jan 31, 2006

The Vatican today announced Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer and mission intentions for the month of February. They include justice for,... Read more

Kingdom of God not founded on dominion, oppression, but mercy, tenderness and justice

Jan 31, 2006

During today’s general audience held at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI told a crowd of 8,000 that contrary to earthly... Read more

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Colorado bishops, others, blast proposed legislation, cite unequal treatment for sexual abuse cases

Jan 31, 2006

Yesterday, all three of Colorado’s Catholic Bishops blasted proposed state legislation which would lift the statutes of limitation on sexual... Read more

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Experts ponder Catholic-majority U.S. Supreme Court

Jan 31, 2006

Yesterday, recently appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed Judge Samuel Alito to take the reigns of outgoing Supreme... Read more

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Democrats striving to regain the “Catholic Vote.”

Jan 31, 2006

The Democratic Party is intensifying efforts to reach out to Catholic voters, according to the Boston Globe. This  will hit... Read more

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Roman Catholic Bishops Bill Deals With Child Sexual Abuse

Jan 31, 2006

In this week’s Denver Catholic Register (February 1), Colorado’s bishops urge Catholics across the state to demand an end to... Read more

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Is Georgetown University Still Catholic? Will ask on Thursday president of Cardinal Newman Society

Jan 31, 2006

This Thursday, the Lecture Fund at Georgetown University will welcome Patrick Reilly, president of the Cardinal Newman Society, to campus... Read more

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Bishops’ President Skylstad vows concern over Budget Reconciliation Bill in a Letter to Congress.

Jan 31, 2006

The President of the US Bishops Conference, Bishop William S. Skylstad called on the House to reject the recently proposed... Read more