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Pro-life groups warn approval of sterilization in Argentina jeopardizes human rights

Aug 13, 2006

Pro-life groups in Argentina are warning that a new law on vasectomies and tubal ligations that was approved by the... Read more

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Officials in Buenos Aires to poll residents on the issue of abortion

Aug 13, 2006

The Health Minister of the Buenos Aires province in Argentina, Claudio Mate, announced that the local government will carry out... Read more

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Catholic dissident leader in Cuba calls for peace and unity

Aug 13, 2006

Amidst uncertainty about the health of Fidel Castro and a temporary transferal of power to his brother Raul, the leader... Read more

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Catholic Relief Services struggling to lead massive aid effort in Lebanon

Aug 10, 2006

Officials from the Maryland-based Catholic Relief Services announced last week that they, along with their oversees partner Caritas Lebanon, are... Read more

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Feminists attack Catholic University over rector’s offer to adopt unwanted baby

Aug 10, 2006

A group of 30 feminists led a march to the Catholic University of La Plata on Tuesday attacking it’s rector... Read more

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“Luke-warm Christians” will not change Paraguay, archbishop warns

Aug 10, 2006

Archbishop Pastor Cuquejo of Asuncion called on the faithful this week to embrace their role in the Church and in... Read more

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Faithful commemorate 15th anniversary of death of Polish priests in Peru

Aug 10, 2006

Dozens of people gathered in the Peruvian city of Pariacoto for a pilgrimage and special Mass to commemorate the 15th... Read more

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Holy See intercedes on behalf of Indonesian Catholics sentenced to death

Aug 10, 2006

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State of the Holy See, has penned a letter in the name of Pope Benedict... Read more

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Pope Benedict sends personal envoy to Lebanon

Aug 10, 2006

The Holy See announced today that Pope Benedict XVI is sending a special personal envoy to Lebanon.  The Holy Father... Read more

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EWTN wraps up anniversary celebration with “Grand Finale”

Aug 10, 2006

This weekend Catholic media giant, EWTN, will celebrate the last of a handful of events surrounding its 25th anniversary of... Read more

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Discussions continue after University of Wisconsin boots Knights of Columbus

Aug 10, 2006

The University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Knights of Columbus are attempting to work towards an agreement after the University abruptly... Read more

Catholics perplexed by actions of San Francisco Catholic Charities

Aug 10, 2006

Catholics in San Francisco and throughout the United States continue to be confused by the decision of San Francisco Catholic... Read more

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Texas Cathedral granted special status by Pope

Aug 9, 2006

On Tuesday, St. Anthony Cathedral in Beaumont was granted Minor Basilica status by Pope Benedict XVI, an honor shared by... Read more

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Montana Bishop calls impending execution ‘state-sponsored suicide’

Aug 9, 2006

On August 11th, David Thomas Dawson will be the first person to be put to death in the state of... Read more

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Las Cruces, New Mexico sued to remove “cruces” from city logo

Aug 9, 2006

A case against the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico is going forward, in an attempt to force the removal... Read more

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Nicaraguan bishops to lead march against abortion

Aug 9, 2006

The Bishops’ Conference of Nicaragua announced it will lead a march to the steps of the national assembly on October... Read more

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Dominican cardinal denounces continued influence of drug traffickers in police force

Aug 9, 2006

The Archbishop of Santo Domingo, Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez, said this week the “shameful” incident in which a... Read more

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Bishop slams government official for criticizing priests

Aug 9, 2006

The president of the Chilean Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Alejandro Goic, came to the defense of priests in his country and... Read more

Subject of new movie on 9/11 says Catholic faith saved him from death

Aug 9, 2006

Will Jimeno, whose story of survival in the 9/11 attacks is retold in the new Oliver Stone movie “World Trade... Read more

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The Catholic University of America cracks down on Lacrosse team after initiation party

Aug 9, 2006

The Catholic University of America’s women’s lacrosse team will be walking on thin ice this season following a freshman initiation... Read more