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Pope says Baptism should renew holiness in thought and action

Jan 8, 2006

In his weekly Angelus reflection, given Sunday on the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged a... Read more

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Baptism means saying ‘yes’ to Christ’s life, ‘no’ to culture dominated by death, says Pope

Jan 8, 2006

As the Church celebrated the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI personally baptized ten... Read more

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Pope to international Protestant group: no ecumenical dialogue possible without interior conversion

Jan 8, 2006

On Saturday, Pope Benedict met with a delegation from the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, with whom he stressed the... Read more

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Irish Church celebrates contribution of immigrants

Jan 8, 2006

Immigrants make a vital contribution to Ireland’s economy and culture, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said Thursday as he celebrated a vigil... Read more

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Two more stations drop offensive program

Jan 8, 2006

Two more NBC affiliates have decided not to air a new network drama called "The Book of Daniel," which features... Read more

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Vancouver priest named bishop in Yukon

Jan 8, 2006

For the third time in four years a priest of the Archdiocese of Vancouver has been named a bishop, reported... Read more

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Assets ruling creates ‘new class of victims’, says lawyer

Jan 8, 2006

A decision by federal bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth Perris against the Archdiocese of Portland “will lead to a new class of... Read more

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Springfield diocese launches process to shut down parishes

Jan 8, 2006

The Diocese of Springfield has launched a process to help determine which churches should close given demographic shifts and the... Read more

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Widespread praise in Spain for nun celebrating 75 years of religious life

Jan 8, 2006

During a Mass offered by Bishop Jose Vilaplana of Santander, Spain, Sister Esperanza Zorroza Landia, 94, celebrated her 75 years... Read more

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Peruvian cardinal calls on presidential candidates to embrace pro-life policies

Jan 8, 2006

The Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, is calling on that country’s presidential candidates to incorporate the Church’s social... Read more

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Taiwan president requests papal intervention against Chinese aggression

Jan 8, 2006

The president of Taiwan, Chen Shui-Bian, has sent a letter to Pope Benedict XVI requesting his help to halt “the... Read more

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New report provides periscope into Planned Parenthood business practices

Jan 5, 2006

A new report released by the American Life League’s STOPP organization, strongly criticizes Planned Parenthood’s nationwide business practices and accuses... Read more

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Poll reveals German Catholics want more active presentation of the faith

Jan 5, 2006

The great majority of German Catholics believe it is important that children and young people be given a more active... Read more

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Hockey star’s mom says unborn son saved her from suicide

Jan 5, 2006

Nineteen years ago Annet Pogge was about to throw herself over a bridge to commit suicide but was detained at... Read more

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Bishop calls for respect for dignity of immigrants

Jan 5, 2006

Bishop Antonio Ceballos of Cadiz and Ceuta, Spain, has issued a pastoral letter marking the World Day of Immigrants and... Read more

Church must shine the light of Christ to the World says Pope Benedict XVI

Jan 5, 2006

Presiding  today over the Eucharistic celebration for the celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Benedict  remarked that the... Read more

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Archbishop, church offices return to New Orleans

Jan 5, 2006

Four months after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the U.S. Gulf Coast, forcing residents and businesses out of the city of New... Read more

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United States Bishops launch New Media Campaign Focusing on Solutions to Poverty

Jan 5, 2006

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) this month launched a new national awareness campaign that calls attention to the... Read more

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Catholic Priest Advises: “Democrats…must abandon their Catholic bashing strategy.”

Jan 5, 2006

Catholic Priest and president of Human Life International,Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer, advised Democrats to refrain from “Catholic bashing” of Supreme... Read more

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Cleveland bishop asks pope for permission to retire

Jan 5, 2006

Cleveland  Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, 73, has asked Pope Benedict XVI for permission to retire as head of the Cleveland... Read more