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Brazilian conference reiterates family based upon marriage as the foundation of society

Aug 7, 2006

Hundreds of participants in a Brazilian conference titled, “Family and the Media: for the sake of a culture of life... Read more

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Martyrs remind us that Christ is a living and concrete person, Pope Benedict XVI says

Aug 7, 2006

–In a message sent to the participants of the International Catholic Action Forum taking place in Lugazi, Uganda, Pope Benedict... Read more

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Church has commitment to proclaim the truth, says Peruvian cardinal

Aug 7, 2006

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima said this week the Church is committed to authentic truth, in spite of all... Read more

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“Women in White” march to demand release of political prisoners in Cuba

Aug 7, 2006

The “Women in White,” an association of wives and family members of political prisoners in Cuba, organized a public march... Read more

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Bishop says Church did, in fact, denounce human rights violations during Argentinean dictatorship

Aug 6, 2006

Bishop Roberto Rodriguez of La Rioja has rejected criticism that the Church did not denounce human rights violations during Argentina’s... Read more

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Peace endangered by lack for respect for dignity of the person, says Dominican cardinal

Aug 6, 2006

The Archbishop of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez, has warned that peace is... Read more

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Oldest existing life-size crucifix to be used at papal Mass in Bavaria

Aug 6, 2006

The Cross of Enghausen, the oldest existing life-size crucifix in the world, will be used during the Mass celebrated by... Read more

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Discharge for Cardinal George delayed by “bleeding episode”

Aug 6, 2006

The Archdiocese of Chicago said yesterday, that while Cardinal Francis George remains in stable condition, he has been held in... Read more

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Cuban bishops pray for peace, protection for their country

Aug 6, 2006

In a statement which was written as Fidel Castro prepared for surgery and provisionally yielded power to his brother Raúl... Read more

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Canadian bishops expect firm words from Pope during upcoming ‘ad limina’ visit

Aug 6, 2006

As Canada’s Catholic bishops prepare to travel to Rome next month for their regular “ad limina” visit with Pope Benedict... Read more

Pope: Peace is gift of God, work of mankind

Aug 6, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and said that peace must be... Read more

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Benedict: emerge from the darkness, be children of the light

Aug 6, 2006

Speaking from his summer residence at Castelgandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI focused his weekly Angelus address on the Feast of the... Read more

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Study indicates possiblity for clergy reintegration following sexual misconduct in Springfield, IL Diocese

Aug 6, 2006

A new report, issued by a special panel to the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, says priests who have engaged... Read more

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Venezuelan bishop says government, Church relations are improving

Aug 3, 2006

Bishop Mario del Valle Moronta Rodriguez, Bishop of San Cristóbal, has announced that, “at this moment, a level of prudence... Read more

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Caritas calls for immediate opening of humanitarian corridor in Lebanon

Aug 3, 2006

Caritas International has asked all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to immediately open a humanitarian corridor in order... Read more

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Benedict XVI shows that true joy in life comes from the faith

Aug 3, 2006

In an interview with Vatican Radio, Pope Benedict XVI’s personal secretary revealed that if there is any one thing that... Read more

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Polish filmmaker: John Paul II was grateful media did not sensationalize his illness

Aug 3, 2006

Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi, who filmed a movie on John Paul II entitled, “From a Far Away Country,” said this... Read more

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Portiuncula Indulgence can be obtained this Sunday

Aug 3, 2006

This Sunday Catholics can obtain the Portiuncula Indulgence by visiting any Franciscan parish or chapel around the world.  Read more

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Catholic agency to continue adoption referrals for same-sex couples

Aug 3, 2006

Catholic Charities of San Francisco announced this week that it would end its work as a full adoption agency –... Read more

Knights of Columbus pledge to fight for marriage, life, ‘under God’

Aug 3, 2006

The Knights of Columbus have adopted, this week, significant resolutions on a number of critical social issues including marriage, the... Read more