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Archbishop calls for investigation of security forces after increased drug trafficking

Oct 25, 2006

Archbishop Francisco Robles Ortega of Monterrey has called for security forces to be investigated in response to indications that drug... Read more

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Bolivian cardinal: Don't be afraid to proclaim the Lord

Oct 25, 2006

The Archbishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, exhorted Bolivians this week not to be afraid... Read more

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Religious freedom a right, not a privilege, says Mexican bishop

Oct 25, 2006

The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico, Bishop Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago, told reporters this week that religious freedom... Read more

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Church is not a parasite on society, but instead a great benefit to mankind, Spanish bishop says

Oct 25, 2006

In comments this week about the recent financial accord between the Spanish government and the Church, Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of... Read more

Pope Benedict notes challenges of subjectivism and materialism in the West

Oct 25, 2006

Meeting this morning with Frank De Coninck, the new ambassador of Belgium to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI noted... Read more

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New Jersey court ruling opens door for homosexual “marriage”

Oct 25, 2006

New Jersey’s highest court yesterday ruled that “there is no fundamental right to same-sex marriage.”  However, the 4-3 ruling does... Read more

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Asian Mission Congress highlights role of Jesus in Asian culture

Oct 25, 2006

More than 1,000 Catholics from across Asia gathered in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for a five-day congress to discuss incorporating their... Read more

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Bishop Belo meets with Timor rebel leader, former prime minister

Oct 25, 2006

Former Aposotlic Administrator to East Timor and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Bishop Carlos Belo, met Tuesday with a Timorese rebel... Read more

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Chaplains are entrusted with spreading Gospel of peace in military, Pope says

Oct 25, 2006

During a meeting with participants in the fifth international congress of Military Ordinariates, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the bishops who... Read more

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Spanish bishops warn that law on medical research an attack on life and dignity of human person

Oct 24, 2006

The bishops of Spain warned legislators this week that a proposed law on embryonic medical research “conflicts with the basic... Read more

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Nicaraguan pro-life leader warns “therapeutic” abortion a door to decriminalization of all abortions

Oct 24, 2006

The president of the Nicaraguan Association For Life, Rafael Cabrera Artola, has announced his support for the elimination of “therapeutic”... Read more

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Archbishop of Granada pulls seminarians out of Jesuit-run theology program

Oct 24, 2006

Archbishop Francisco Javier Martinez of Granada has decided to pull his seminarians out of the local Jesuit-run theology program, claiming... Read more

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Argentinean archbishop encourages believers to take Christian life seriously

Oct 24, 2006

Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata said this week that Christians need to live courageously and be faithful to the... Read more

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British archbishop denounces 'bigoted' faith schools policy

Oct 24, 2006

Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Birmingham has denounced a government proposal, which would control admissions to all new Catholic schools in... Read more

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Bishop takes on health care, reminds that spiritual life arises from sound mind and healthy body

Oct 24, 2006

The Church in West Virginia is called to transform the health of her communities, by promoting wellbeing in mind and... Read more

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Vatican mosaics to make North American debut

Oct 24, 2006

They’ve never left the Vatican — until now. Thirty-seven mosaics, depicting masterworks from the Renaissance to modern times, will be... Read more

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Baltimore Cardinal calls for offensive against pornography

Oct 24, 2006

Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore has asked Catholics to join him during Pornography Awareness Week in praying that the nation... Read more

Paul teaches us to preach the Gospel of salvation to all, Pope says

Oct 24, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI told some 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square today that St. Paul, who has often been... Read more

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Catholic aid organization says Turkey needs religious liberty that matches European standards

Oct 24, 2006

In advance of Pope Benedict XVI’s late November trip to Turkey and in the midst of continuing talks regarding Turkey’s... Read more

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Cardinal Keeler recovering after car accident, says friend anticipated death

Oct 23, 2006

Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore is up and about, though using a walker and wearing a protective boot on his... Read more