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Montana Bishops speak out in favor of bill abolishing death penalty

Feb 15, 2005

Bishop George Thomas of the Diocese of Helena, speaking on behalf of both he and Bishop Anthony Milone of the... Read more

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Seattle archdiocese removed from lawsuit

Feb 15, 2005

The Archdiocese of Seattle is no longer a defendant in a lawsuit filed by an Idaho man, who accused defrocked... Read more

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US bishops urge congress to decide budget based on dignity of the person

Feb 15, 2005

The U.S. bishops have urged Congress to think of the needs of the poor here and abroad when they consider... Read more

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Pope John Paul II sent letter of encouragement to Sister Lucia day before her death

Feb 15, 2005

According to the Portuguese Catholic news agency, Ecclesia, Bishop Albino Cleto of Coimbra, Portugal, revealed this week that Sister Lucia,... Read more

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Fatima visionary leaves us with a great example of faithfulness and obedience, says Pope

Feb 15, 2005

Yesterday, a message from the Holy Father was read at the funeral of Sister Lucia, the last survivor of the... Read more

Gomez becomes first Mexican-born U.S. Archbishop

Feb 15, 2005

Last night at the San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas, Archbishop Jose Gomez was installed as the first Mexican-born... Read more

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Spanish bishop explains “gay phenomenon” and origin of gender ideology

Feb 14, 2005

In an interview with the Spanish magazine Alba, Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla of Segorbe-Castellón, Spain, explained the origin of... Read more

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Spanish archbishop denounces “therapeutic” cloning as attack against human dignity

Feb 14, 2005

During a press conference to mark the beginning of the Week of the Family, Archbishop Antonio Cañizares of Toledo, Spain,... Read more

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Argentinean Health Minister declares legalization of abortion part of his agenda

Feb 14, 2005

Argentinean’s Health Minister, Gines Gonzalez Garcia, told the daily “Page 12” this week that he is in favor of the... Read more

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Demonstrations planned to support public display of Ten Commandments

Feb 14, 2005

A coalition of Christian organizations are calling on citizens who support the public display of the Ten Commandments to come... Read more

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Two Mass. legislators support same-sex marriage based on faith

Feb 14, 2005

Two Catholic legislators from Massachusetts sought to justify their support for same-sex marriage last week by citing their religious convictions. ... Read more

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Vatican shows that Lenten retreat has deep roots

Feb 14, 2005

Yesterday, the Holy Father and the Roman curia entered into their annual Lenten retreat, which will last through the week.  Read more

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Report says globalization needs to respect human rights and dignity of the individual

Feb 14, 2005

The Vatican has announced that the conclusion to a report on Globalization published last year is due to be presented... Read more

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USAID refuses to release report that shows abstinence works in HIV prevention

Feb 14, 2005

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has shelved a study that highlights the effectiveness of abstinence education in reducing... Read more

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Portuguese bishops praise witness of Sister Lucia

Feb 14, 2005

In declarations to the Portuguese news agency Lusa, several Portuguese bishops praised the life of Sister Lucia, who they recalled... Read more

Cardinal optimistic of Pope’s health, abilities

Feb 14, 2005

A top Italian cardinal said he is certain Pope John Paul II has the capacity to continue to work and... Read more

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Pro-life groups reach out to Mexicans travelling to the US to obtain abortions

Feb 13, 2005

The organization Pro-Life Mexico is leading a march at the Santa Fe international bridge in order to convince Mexican women... Read more

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Archbishop warns of loss of more than just religious freedom in Venezuela

Feb 13, 2005

The president of the Bishops Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Baltazar Porras Cardozo, is warning that “freedom is in danger, and... Read more

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Bishops warn approval of “medicinal babies” means sanctioning of eugenics

Feb 13, 2005

Speaking on behalf of the Bishops Conference of Spain, Father Juan Martinez Camino, secretary general of the body, said proposed... Read more

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St. Louis Archbishop expresses regret over defiant parish

Feb 13, 2005

In a letter published in the St. Louis Review on Friday, Archbishop Raymond Burke sought to clarify his stance in... Read more