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Jewish leader, senior Vatican officials discuss joint talks with Muslims

Jan 26, 2006

A representative of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) met with four senior Vatican officials yesterday to discuss ways to strengthen... Read more

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EWTN celebrates 25-year milestone

Jan 26, 2006

The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) will mark its 25th anniversary this year, Aug. 15, and to celebrate it has... Read more

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U.S. Experts laud new Papal Encyclical; dismiss criticism of being ‘uncontroversial’

Jan 25, 2006

As  the world begins to sink its teeth into “Deus Caritas est”, the first Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, many... Read more

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Venezuelan bishops demand respect from government to improve cooperation

Jan 25, 2006

A delegation of Venezuelan bishops who met with President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday told the leader they would like greater... Read more

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Former colleague at CDF says Pope’s encyclical an invitation to return to basics of Christianity

Jan 25, 2006

The Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, who worked with then Cardinal Ratzinger... Read more

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Spanish government to push homosexual agenda at World Social Forum

Jan 25, 2006

A Spanish government official in charge of working with NGOs has announced he will advance the Zapatero administration’s proposals for... Read more

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London court authorizes abortion for minors without parental consent

Jan 25, 2006

The High Court of London has ruled that girls under the age of 16 can obtain an abortion without the... Read more

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Cardinal Kasper to make historic trip to Armenia, Georgia, Eastern Orthodox churches

Jan 25, 2006

The Vatican has announced that Cardinal Walter Kasper, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Unity, will head up a... Read more

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Pope Benedict: Courage, prayer required for rebuilding Christian unity in Europe

Jan 25, 2006

Earlier today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict met with preparatory members of the European Ecumenical Assembly. He chose the occasion... Read more

Christian unity necessary for successful spread of Christ’s light to world, says Pope

Jan 25, 2006

Last evening at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, Pope Benedict closed the Week of Prayer for Christian... Read more

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Bishops of Scotland call for promotion, protection of family

Jan 25, 2006

The bishops of Scotland have issued a pastoral letter on family life to the country’s 500 parishes, criticizing the recent... Read more

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NBC dumps ‘Book of Daniel’

Jan 25, 2006

The cancellation of the new television show “The Book of Daniel” is “good news for Christians and bad news for... Read more

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Faith leaders form coalition against Massachusetts’ financial disclosure bill

Jan 25, 2006

Non-Catholic religious leaders in Massachusetts have sided with the Archdiocese of Boston against a state bill that would require religious... Read more

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Gearing up to celebrate Catholic schools

Jan 25, 2006

Catholics across the country are encouraged to celebrate the quality education Catholic schools offer during Catholic Schools Week, which begins... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput: Christian case for marriage is one of liberation and human dignity

Jan 24, 2006

As the case for traditional marriage between a husband and wife continues to come under fire by some same-sex proponents,... Read more

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To bring about peace, end to violence, faithful must take the side of God, love, justice, says Pope

Jan 24, 2006

In his weekly general audience earlier today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI told a crowd of 8,000 that the... Read more

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New Papal Encyclical puts theological flesh to Church’s charitable work, hits at nucleus of Christian faith, say prelates

Jan 24, 2006

Today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict’s long-awaited first Encyclical, entitled ‘Deus Caritas Est” was officially presented at a press conference... Read more

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Students launch Catholic Think Tank series at Notre Dame

Jan 24, 2006

The Catholic Think Tank of America Lecture Series, a student initiative at the University of Notre Dame, was launched yesterday... Read more

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Church has ‘duty’ to teach during upcoming elections in Italy, says cardinal

Jan 24, 2006

Cardinal Camillo Ruini said the Catholic Church would not take the side of any particular party during Italy’s upcoming elections... Read more

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Alito off to full Senate, groups urge swift vote

Jan 24, 2006

The Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday approved the nomination of Samuel Alito Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court. The 10-to-8 party-line... Read more