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Bigger than Kong? Narnia tops box office charts

Jan 3, 2006

The new film adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic “Narnia: the Lion the witch and the wardrobe” fantasy has topped box... Read more

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Pope grieves with victims of German ice skating rink disaster

Jan 3, 2006

The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict has sent his personal prayers and condolences to families of the victims of... Read more

Pope Benedict: True human progress leads man closer to Christ

Jan 3, 2006

In his first general audience for 2006, held today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI used the words of St.... Read more

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Childhood home of John Paul II up for sale

Jan 3, 2006

The Polish news agency PAP reported on Tuesday that two offers have been made to purchase the home where the... Read more

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Pope to visit nativity scene built by Rome street cleaners

Jan 3, 2006

Following a tradition begun by his predecessor, on January 5 Pope Benedict XVI will visit the traditional Christmas nativity scene... Read more

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Radio Maria played decisive role in latest elections in Poland

Jan 3, 2006

The Polish daily Gazeta Wyborcza has provided extensive coverage of that country’s latest national elections and has concluded that the... Read more

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Spanish bishop slams new film on St. Teresa of Avila

Jan 3, 2006

Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona, Spain, has issued a letter denouncing a new film on St. Teresa of Avila that... Read more

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‘Living Catholic Faith’ Conference promises to renew, invigorate faith

Jan 3, 2006

The Archdiocese of Denver is hosting its annual faith conference on March 17 and 18, which it says would renew... Read more

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Experts challenge China’s children policy

Jan 3, 2006

Some Chinese scholars and government officials have challenged China’s family planning approach, which restricts families to one child. At a... Read more

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‘Women for Alito’ host press conference

Jan 3, 2006

Concerned Women for America will host a press conference in support of Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito Jan. 5... Read more

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Starting today, the Gospel and homily of the day can be downloaded from our website.

Jan 2, 2006

Starting today, all our users, subscribers, and general public can have access to a new range of services including a... Read more

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Cubans celebrate re-inauguration of Guantanamo church

Jan 2, 2006

During a homily in his Diocese of Guantanamo-Baracoa in Cuba, Bishop Carlos Baladron said “God has given a great Christmas... Read more

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Pro-life leader denounce international scheme to legalize abortion in Colombia

Jan 2, 2006

Although the Colombian media continues to focus on feminist lawyer Monica Roa in the battle over the legalization of abortion... Read more

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Pope calls for prayers for full communion among Christians

Jan 2, 2006

The Holy See’s Press Office has made public the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI for the month of January,... Read more

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Alarming increase in legal abortions in Spain confirms failure of government policies

Jan 2, 2006

In response to a report by the government that legal abortions in Spain were up 6.5% in 2004 from the... Read more

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Pope Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia for the Ukrainians.

Jan 2, 2006

The Pope has nominated Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia of the Ukrainians, Rev.John Bura, who was Pastor of... Read more

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Stamford Bishop for the Ukrainians renounces, successor appointed

Jan 2, 2006

The Holy father has accepted the renunciation of the Pastoral governor of the Exarchate of Stamford for the Ukrainians, presented... Read more

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Catholics seek more presence on radio nationwide

Jan 2, 2006

Catholic broadcasters are hoping the Church’s message will reach more listeners via the radio waves in the next year. Read more

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Scottish Cardinal criticizes ‘gay weddings’ in New Year’s address

Jan 2, 2006

Cardinal Keith O'Brien criticized the Scottish government for failing to uphold traditional family values in his annual New Year’s Day... Read more

Catholic diocese invites faithful to create culture of vocations, pray for priests

Jan 2, 2006

The Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire, has taken on the challenge of creating a vocation culture by encouraging the faithful... Read more