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Vatican reveals Pope John Paul II lasts words: “Let me go to the house of the Father.”

Sep 18, 2005

Let me go to the house of the Father.” These were Pope John Paul II’s last words, mumbled in polish... Read more

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Vatican backs goals and objectives of the summit, Cardinal Sodano to United Nations

Sep 15, 2005

Secretary of State, Cardinal Angelo Sodano gave his speech earlier today to the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN).... Read more

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Argentine bishop recalls importance of forgiveness

Sep 15, 2005

Bishop Jorge Luis Lona of San Luis, Argentina, reminded Catholics this week that “God does not forgive us if we... Read more

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Vatican cardinal calls for defense of marriage against legalization of civil unions

Sep 15, 2005

The president of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, Cardinal Julian Herranz, called on legislators and judges this week to... Read more

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Mexican bishops launch get-out-to-vote campaign

Sep 15, 2005

The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico has announced the launching of a campaign to encourage Mexicans to vote in the upcoming... Read more

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Bishop asks faithful for help in solving problems due to priest shortage

Sep 15, 2005

Bishop John Kinney of St. Cloud, Minnesota, has invited the faithful of his diocese to participate in finding creative solutions... Read more

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Christ Child Society meets needs of children, single moms

Sep 15, 2005

Being a single woman in need and pregnant can be scary, but for more than 100 years the Christ Child... Read more

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Protestant-Catholic Relations Tense Over German Bible Revision

Sep 15, 2005

Ecumenical cooperation in Germany has experienced “a bitter setback” after it was made public last Thursday that German Protestants rejected... Read more

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Michigan Catholic Conference urges appeal of partial-birth abortion ruling

Sep 15, 2005

A court decision that Michigan’s partial-birth abortion ban is unconstitutional is “a setback for women, for unborn children and the... Read more

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Nationally recognized Denver Biblical school hits record enrollment

Sep 15, 2005

A unique program in the Archdiocese of Denver commenced a new year of classes this week in an effort to... Read more

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Knights of Columbus vow to appeal Pledge of Allegiance ruling

Sep 15, 2005

The national office of the Knights of Columbus has announced that the group plans to immediately appeal a decision, given... Read more

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Pope denounces attacks in Iraq

Sep 15, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI energetically denounced the latest attacks in Iraq, which have left more than 100 dead, and he expressed... Read more

Pope Benedict: Church is fed on Holy Scriptures, faithful must learn to study and announce it's message

Sep 15, 2005

Meeting with Biblical scholars at his Castelgandolfo summer residence earlier today, Pope Benedict said that the Church must live off... Read more

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Archdiocese: Mexico needs more priests

Sep 14, 2005

The director of communications for the Archdiocese of Mexico City, Hugo Valdemar Romero, said this week there is concern in... Read more

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Bolivian cardinal exhorts Bolivians to practice reconciliation

Sep 14, 2005

The Archbishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, exhorted Bolivians this week to practice reconciliation,... Read more

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Mexican cardinal calls for national reconciliation

Sep 14, 2005

The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, called on Mexicans this week to seek national reconciliation, which he said... Read more

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No timetable for beatification of John Paul PII, says Vatican prefect

Sep 14, 2005

In statements picked up by the Europa Press news agency, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Causes of Saints,... Read more

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EU asks China to reconsider travel ban for bishops

Sep 14, 2005

China’s refusal to let four Catholic bishops travel to Rome for a synod shows the country’s poor state of human... Read more

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‘Miracle baby’ Torres dies

Sep 14, 2005

Tragedy once again struck the battered Torres family as Susan Anne Catherine Torres, born prematurely following a three month struggle... Read more

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Court rules pledge of allegiance unconstitutional

Sep 14, 2005

A federal court judge ruled Wednesday that the words “under God” render the pledge of allegiance unconstitutional. Read more