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Pope Benedict thanks, encourages Spanish bishops in the face of "rapid secularization"

Jul 7, 2006

Following Pope Benedict XVI’s ceremonious arrival at the Valencia airport and a brief stop to pray at the site of... Read more

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Holy Father tells seminarians to follow Jesus without hesitation

Jul 7, 2006

At the conclusion of his visit to Valencia’s cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI took a moment to greet the many seminarians... Read more

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Mexican bishops implore country to begin process of reconciliation following elections

Jul 6, 2006

Following the announcement from the Mexican Federal Electoral Institute that the National Action Party’s (PAN) candidate, Felipe Calderón, had achieved... Read more

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Priest humbled by appointment as auxiliary bishop of Adelaide

Jul 6, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI named the first Jesuit bishop in Australian history this week. Fr. Greg O’Kelly, SJ, will be ordained... Read more

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Guides prohibited from Goa basilica holding relics of St. Francis Xavier

Jul 6, 2006

Officials at the basilica that houses the relics of St. Francis Xavier have decided to restrict tour guides because of... Read more

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Same-sex marriage defeated in New York, Georgia

Jul 6, 2006

The highest courts in two states ruled against same-sex marriage Thursday.  Read more

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Colorado bishops urge lawmakers to enact just immigration legislation

Jul 6, 2006

Two Colorado bishops are urging state lawmakers to legislate for the “common good” on the issue of immigration reform.  Read more

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Man who awoke from coma raises new questions about death of Terri Schiavo

Jul 6, 2006

The case of Terry Wallis, an Arkansas man who suddenly woke up from a 19-year long coma, has raised new... Read more

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Argentinean bishop says sterilization betrays “gift of procreation”

Jul 6, 2006

Bishop Luis Stockler of Quilmes said this week that tubal ligations and vasectomies constitute, “a total mutilation of the human... Read more

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Constitutional amendment would ban homosexual “marriage” in the Philippines

Jul 6, 2006

In response to a court ruling allowing a transsexual to contract marriage, lawmakers in the Philippine Congress have drafted a... Read more

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Spanish cardinal rejects negotiations with Basque terrorists

Jul 6, 2006

Responding the news that the Spanish government will hold peace negotiations with the Basque separatist group ETA, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares... Read more

Archbishop speaks to U.N. about true value of work and development

Jul 6, 2006

Speaking to the annual meeting of the High Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, Archbishop Silvano... Read more

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Cardinal Herranz asks legislators to recognize marriage as a union between man and woman

Jul 5, 2006

The President of the Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts, Cardinal Julian Herranz, requested that the world’s legislators... Read more

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Pope changes Valencia schedule to include visit to site of subway accident

Jul 5, 2006

Organizers of the Fifth World Meeting of Families confirmed yesterday that the schedule of Pope Benedict XVI will be adjusted... Read more

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Lebanon is last hope for Christianity in the Middle East, Priest says

Jul 5, 2006

Lebanon is the last hope for Christianity in the Middle East - that was the message from a Lebanese priest... Read more

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Indian bishops demand justice following attack on sisters of Mother Teresa

Jul 5, 2006

Archbishop Marampudi Joji of Hyderabad and other Christian leaders are demanding that authorities take immediate action against Hindu radicals who... Read more

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Priest requests prayers for abortion practitioners

Jul 5, 2006

The national director of Priests of Life is calling on Christians to pray for the continued conversion of abortion practitioners.  Read more

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Chief Rabbi calls on Pope to denounce Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem

Jul 5, 2006

The chief rabbi has asked Pope Benedict XVI to denounce an international gay festival, scheduled to take place this year... Read more

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Patriarch Alexy II positive about Russian Orthodox-Roman Catholic relations

Jul 5, 2006

Russian Patriarch Alexy II insisted on the need for the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches to cooperate facing the... Read more

Pope tells Croatian Bishops to announce gospel values in face of relativism

Jul 5, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI today received prelates from the Croatian Bishops' Conference, who have just completed their "ad limina" visit.  The... Read more