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Vietnamese Catholics continue pressuring government over stolen property

Jan 25, 2008

The Vietnamese government continues to face petitions from Catholics over properties confiscated by the government after 1954, the Associated Press... Read more

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Bishop apologizes for spending mission funds on vestments

Jan 24, 2008

Edward Braxton, Bishop of Belleville, has issued a public apology for spending restricted mission funds on liturgical vestments, altar linens,... Read more

ESPN anchorwoman Dana Jacobson

Rancor over ESPN anchor’s comments dies down

Jan 24, 2008

Controversy over anchorwoman Dana Jacobson’s derogatory remarks about Jesus and Notre Dame University is beginning to die down as ESPN... Read more

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Cardinal Ouellet to launch immigrant aid program during Eucharistic Congress

Jan 24, 2008

Cardinal Marc Ouellet of Quebec announced this week an immigrant assistance program will be launched during the upcoming 49th International... Read more

Bishop Bernardo Bastres of Punta Arenas, Chile

“Dogs have more rights than people,” Chilean bishop complains

Jan 24, 2008

Bishop Bernardo Bastres of Punta Arenas, Chile complained this week that dogs have more legal protection than the rights of... Read more

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Holy Father reminds Slovenia to remain faithful to its Christian foundation

Jan 24, 2008

After the completion of their “ad limina” visit, the prelates from the Slovenian Episcopal Conference were received by Pope Benedict. ... Read more

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Ex-priest invited pro-abortionists to participate in “pro-life” video

Jan 24, 2008

Fr. Luiz Carlos Lodi Da Cruz, president of the Pro-Life Group of Anapolis in Brazil, revealed this week that the... Read more

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New poll reveals vast majority of Brazilians reject abortion

Jan 24, 2008

A new poll carried out by the Datafolha firm in Brazil has revealed that 87% of Brazilians think that having... Read more

Pope proposes the creation of ‘info-ethics’ for the media

Jan 24, 2008

Pope Benedict XVI issued a call today for ‘info-ethics’ to be developed for the media as part of his annual... Read more

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Clergy bless New York abortion clinic as “sacred ground”

Jan 24, 2008

Religious leaders in favor of abortion gathered on Tuesday to bless an abortion clinic in support of the Roe v.... Read more

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Knoxville priest appointed bishop of Springfield – Cape Girardeau

Jan 24, 2008

The Holy Father has appointed Msgr. James Vann Johnston of Knoxville, Tennessee as bishop of the Diocese of Springfield -... Read more

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Liturgy Commission expects 2008 completion of Roman Missal draft

Jan 24, 2008

The International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) met in Mumbai last week, planning to complete the revised draft... Read more

Coach Rick Majerus and Archbishop Raymond Burke

Archbishop knocks St. Louis U coach for supporting abortion, embryonic research

Jan 24, 2008

Archbishop Raymond Burke has criticized a Catholic basketball coach at the Catholic University of St. Louis (SLU) for declaring himself... Read more

Church in Germany promoting family and marriage with three year campaign

Jan 24, 2008

The Church in Germany has launched a new campaign to promote the family under the theme, “Living Love Together.”  This... Read more

Bruce Dickson a contestant on American Idol

Anti-virgin bias amongst American Idol judges

Jan 24, 2008

A 19-year-old contestant for the “American Idol” singing competition faced scrutiny from judges and celebrity commentators after revealing he is... Read more

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Mexican cardinal slams UN for supporting abortion

Jan 23, 2008

The Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez, called on Catholics this week to reject the legalization of abortion and... Read more

Sen. John McCain

McCain courts Catholic vote in Florida, no shift on embryonic stem cell research

Jan 23, 2008

John McCain has set his sights on Florida as the state’s primary draws closer. In a conversation with Catholics in... Read more

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Chess champion Bobby Fisher requested Catholic burial in Iceland

Jan 23, 2008

Legendary chess player Bobby Fischer, who made history by dethroning the Soviet chess king Boris Spassky in 1972, asked to... Read more

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Cardinal Garcia-Gasco: Catholics must be firm against attacks from secularism

Jan 23, 2008

The Archbishop of Valencia, Spain, Cardinal Agustin Garcia-Gasco, has called on the faithful to remain firm in the face of... Read more

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Work of Church in Cuba ignored overseas, says leading dissident

Jan 23, 2008

 The president of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, said this week that outside of Cuba, the true work... Read more