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Homosexual activists file charges against Belgian bishop

Jul 5, 2007

Belgian homosexual activists have brought charges against Bishop André-Mutien Léonard of Namur for homophobia.Homophobia is a criminal offence in Belgium... Read more

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Largest Irish pro-life rally in fifteen years to be held this Saturday

Jul 5, 2007

The Irish pro-life organization Youth Defence is holding what is says will be the largest Irish pro-life event in fifteen... Read more

ACLU sues city over icon of Jesus in its lobby

Jul 5, 2007

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the city of Slidell, Louisiana on Tuesday for displaying a painting... Read more

Benedict XVI tells Dominican bishops to protect families and evangelize the culture

Jul 5, 2007

This morning in the Vatican, the Holy Father received the bishops of the Dominican Republic who have just finished their... Read more

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Pope Benedict's prayer intentions for July

Jul 4, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI has released his prayer intentions for the month of July. Read more

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“Gay Pride” parade in Madrid turns anti-Catholic

Jul 4, 2007

The civil rights website HazteOir.org announced it will file a lawsuit against the organizers of the Gay Pride 2007 parade... Read more

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Beatification of martyrs is not favoritism of one particular group, says Spanish bishop

Jul 4, 2007

In a new pastoral letter, Bishop Jose Sanchez of Siguenza-Guadalajara said that in beatifying martyrs, the Church “does not side... Read more

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Cardinal Zen: Let Beijing allow the Church in China truly be the Catholic Church

Jul 4, 2007

In response to Pope Benedict XVI’s letter to Chinese Catholics published last Saturday, the bishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph... Read more

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Holy See ends 2006 with small surplus

Jul 4, 2007

During the 41st meeting of the Council of Cardinals to study organizational and economic affairs of the Holy See, Cardinal... Read more

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US Bishops urge Amnesty to restore neutral position on abortion

Jul 4, 2007

The U.S. bishops are urging Amnesty International to restore its neutral position on abortion and to reverse a recent decision... Read more

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Buffalo City Council resolution bashes the Church for “ethnic cleansing”

Jul 4, 2007

Buffalo City Council should withdraw a resolution it passed last week, criticizing the decision of the Diocese of Buffalo to... Read more

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Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association praises papal letter, criticizes Cardinal Zen

Jul 4, 2007

China's state-controlled Catholic Church praised Pope Benedict’s letter to Chinese Catholics and voiced hope that the Vatican and Beijing would... Read more

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Catholic group to start faith-based counseling service

Jul 4, 2007

The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston has announced that it will establish a statewide network of faith-based counseling services, after an increasing... Read more

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TV series based on Catholic values gains popularity in Mexico

Jul 4, 2007

A TV series for young people entitled “Vida Mia,” which touches on modern-day issues from a Catholic perspective, is gaining... Read more

Benedict: St. Basil is “a man who shows us how to be truly Christian”

Jul 4, 2007

In today’s catechesis on the early Church fathers, Pope Benedict focused on St. Basil. Referring to the Byzantine Divine Liturgy,... Read more

Pope encourages youth and tells them to bring their lost friends to World Youth Day

Jul 4, 2007

At the end of today's general audience, the Pope addressed all young people who are preparing for the next World... Read more

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Archeologists to explore contents of St. Paul’s tomb

Jul 3, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI has approved plans to examine the interior of an ancient stone coffin, which Vatican archeologists positively identified... Read more

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US bishops decry failure of immigration reform

Jul 3, 2007

The U.S. bishops decried the failure of comprehensive immigration reform legislation to move forward in the U.S. Senate. “As a... Read more

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Bishops call for new constitution to respect values and faith of Bolivian people

Jul 3, 2007

The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia, Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, has sent ten proposals to the Constitutional Assembly... Read more

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Superior of Pontifical Missionary Institute warns against politicizing kidnapping of priest in the Philippines

Jul 3, 2007

The Superior General of the Pontifical Missionary Institute, Father Gian Battista Zanchi, has warned against politicizing the kidnapping of Father... Read more