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Cardinal George: Pope’s first encyclical may try to save idea of eros love

Jan 4, 2006

It’s been said that in an era of rampant sexual misunderstanding, the late Pope John Paul II wrote more about... Read more

Pope encourages workers in Papal household, calls it home to all believers

Jan 4, 2006

Since his installation as Pope last spring, Benedict XVI has received thousands of visitors and pilgrims each week to hear... Read more

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May 25-28 possible dates for papal visit to Poland

Jan 4, 2006

A spokesman for Cardinal Josef Glemp of Poland announced this week on Polish television that Pope Benedict XVI will visit... Read more

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Pro-family group proposes new policies in wake of Spanish government’s failures

Jan 4, 2006

The Spanish pro-family group Platform for the Promotion of the Family (PROFAM) has published a set of goals for 2006... Read more

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Atheist accuses priest of “stealing identity” of Christ

Jan 4, 2006

A judge in the Italian town of Viterbo, near Rome, has ordered a priest to appear in court at the... Read more

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Judge notes absurdity of defending turtles and at same time legalizing abortion

Jan 4, 2006

In an article published in the Brazilian newspaper Jornal O Sul, a judge in Rio Grande do Sul, Alexandre Mussoi... Read more

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Catholics must stand in solidarity with all migrants, urge US bishops

Jan 4, 2006

The U.S. bishops have called on Catholics to stand in solidarity with all migrants, including immigrants, refugees and human trafficking... Read more

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New Catholic radio station for Fort Wayne

Jan 4, 2006

A Christian radio station in Fort Wayne has gone from multi-denominational to all Catholic, all the time. Read more

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Pro-life worship service to be held on Capitol Hill this month

Jan 4, 2006

Hundreds of pro-life clergy, advocates and abortion survivors will convene for the 12th pro-life Christian worship service on Capitol Hill... Read more

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NBC affiliate drops ‘anti-Christian’ show due to viewer response

Jan 4, 2006

An NBC affiliate in Indiana has dropped a new drama, which has Jesus appearing as a recurring character and features... Read more

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Catholic News Agency Director launches own Blog today.

Jan 4, 2006

Catholic News Agency director Alejandro Bermudez launches personal Blog, Catholic Outsider.   Read more

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EU Committee on Human Rights Says Doctors Should be Forced to Perform Abortion

Jan 3, 2006

A European Union advisory panel, The EU Network of Independent Experts on Fundamental Rights has issued a statement that threatens... Read more

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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