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Researcher to re-examine radiocarbon dating of the Shroud of Turin

Aug 19, 2008

The Shroud of Turin Center in Colorado Springs is preparing linen samples similar to the materials used in the Shroud... Read more

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Bishops encourage Nicaraguans to participate in ‘public life’

Aug 18, 2008

The Bishops’ Conference of Nicaragua has published a statement in light of the upcoming local elections warning the citizens of... Read more

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Baby girl ‘without a pulse’ comes ‘back to life’

Aug 18, 2008

Doctors in Israel are trying to save the life of a baby girl who was mistakenly pronounced dead in the... Read more

Bishop of Orlando, Most Rev. Thomas Wenski

Orlando bishop reaffirms that the ‘destruction of innocent human life’ is always wrong.

Aug 18, 2008

Bishop of Orlando, Most Rev. Thomas Wenski has responded to an “inaccurate” article in the Orlando Sentinel which claims that... Read more

Christian group refuses to leave China airport until Bibles are returned

Aug 18, 2008

Four members of a Christian group from the United States are refusing to leave a Chinese airport until authorities return... Read more

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Spanish bishop calls for total end of terrorism

Aug 18, 2008

Bishop Ricardo Blazquez of Bilbao, Spain has called for the “total and immediate” end of terrorist violence, which he said... Read more

Knights of Columbus' Family of the Year

New York family honored by Knights as Family of the Year

Aug 18, 2008

A family from Goshen, New York has received the honor of being named the International Family of the Year by... Read more

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Founder of Operation Rescue to distribute new flyer: “Is it Immoral to Vote for Obama for President?”

Aug 18, 2008

The founder of Operation Rescue, Randall Terry is in Denver today to distribute his organization’s new flyer, “Is it Immoral... Read more

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Canadian groups call for impeachment of country’s Chief Justice

Aug 18, 2008

Some 42 Canadian organizations representing a million citizens have formally called for the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverly... Read more

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Spanish cardinal says Church remains capable of looking toward the future

Aug 18, 2008

The archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera, said last week that despite being “of old age,” the Church is... Read more

Sen. Barack Obama

Pro-abortion and pro-life Democrats to present “common ground” during DNC

Aug 18, 2008

On August 27, during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, “Democrats for Life,” whose mission is to elect pro-life Democrats... Read more

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Single mothers conceiving by sperm donation ‘unbelievably cruel’ to children, rabbis argue

Aug 18, 2008

Several rabbis at a Jerusalem religious conference on Wednesday criticized the practice of single mothers conceiving children by sperm donation.... Read more

Reconsideration of ‘brain death’ criteria could affect ethics of organ donation

Aug 17, 2008

An article in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), questioning the criteria of “brain death” and “cardiac death” especially... Read more

APA denials of abortion mental health risk contradicted by other studies

Aug 17, 2008

A recent American Psychological Association (APA) study which claimed that abortion causes no mental health problems for women has been... Read more

Senators Barack Obama and John McCain

Catholic and Evangelical leaders respond to Saddleback Forum

Aug 17, 2008

Saturday night, Senators Barack Obama and John McCain responded to questions from Dr.  Rick Warren, author of “A Purpose Driven... Read more

Pope calls for peace and humanitarian relief in Georgia

Aug 17, 2008

In remarks following his recitation of the Angelus at Castel Gandolfo on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI made a strong appeal... Read more

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Sen. Obama responds to ‘neutrality clause’ claims during interview

Aug 17, 2008

Last week, the National Right to Life Committee published evidence showing that Senator Barack Obama has misrepresented his position on... Read more

Pope Benedict exhorts faithful to overcome racism

Aug 17, 2008

Speaking before the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI recounted the Sunday readings and emphasized the universality... Read more

East Catholic High School senior, Kristin Duquette

Connecticut high school senior trains for 2012 Paralympic contests

Aug 17, 2008

Sitting poolside at Glenbrooke Swim and Tennis Club in East Hartford, Connecticut, Kristin Duquette is like any other high school... Read more

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Archdiocese of Denver to hold prayer vigil at largest abortion facility in U.S.

Aug 16, 2008

The Archdiocese of Denver announced it will hold a prayer vigil and peaceful protest outside the Planned Parenthood of the... Read more