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Scientologists use misleading stress test to recruit new members in Spain

Oct 26, 2005

“This is not a machine that measures tension, like others, but rather is based on complex mathematical operations too long... Read more

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Married couples celebrate jubilee anniversaries with bishop

Oct 26, 2005

Bishop Paul Loverde led the Diocese of Arlington in a celebration of the dignity of marriage Sunday at the Marriage... Read more

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London cardinal concludes Year of Eucharist with 40-hour devotion

Oct 26, 2005

Joined by members of the laity, clergy and religious orders, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor opened a 40-hour devotion before the Blessed... Read more

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Parishioners do their part in preparing for diocesan synod

Oct 26, 2005

In preparation for its upcoming synod, the Diocese of Allentown has begun gathering input from parishioners on a variety of... Read more

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Catholic parish brings outreach to local bars

Oct 26, 2005

Ste. Marie Parish’s commitment to evangelization is taking them out to local bars. Read more

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Holy See secretary of State, Msgr. Lajolo undertakes visit to Russia.

Oct 26, 2005

The Secretary for the Relations with States of the Holy See, Msgr Giovanni Lajolo, is on a official visit to... Read more

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Miers withdraws Supreme Court bid, some pro-lifers breathe sigh of relief

Oct 26, 2005

Last evening, Harriet Miers, President Bush’s controversial pick to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, submitted her withdrawal... Read more

Historic document on inter-religious relations turns 40, experts gather to discuss future prospects

Oct 26, 2005

Today at the Vatican, religious leaders from around the world are gathering to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Vatican... Read more

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Archbishop Lajolo visits Russia for first time

Oct 25, 2005

The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, is in Moscow this week for meetings with both government... Read more

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Priest killed in Mexico

Oct 25, 2005

Police in Tijuana, Mexico, announced this week that a 51 year-old priest has been killed in the border town in... Read more

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Beatification on Saturday for eight martyrs of Spanish Civil War

Oct 25, 2005

The Prefect for the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, will beatify eight martyrs of... Read more

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Benedict XVI names second Argentine bishop of his pontificate

Oct 25, 2005

With the appointment of Father Juan Carlos Romanin, SDB, as the new bishop of Rio Gallegos, Argentina, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

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Most priests are happy, new book says

Oct 25, 2005

A new book demonstrates that the vast majority of priests are happy in their vocation and find their lives fulfilling.... Read more

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US rabbi asked to address Vatican Nostra Aetate celebration

Oct 25, 2005

Rabbi David Rosen, the American Jewish Committee’s international director of interreligious affairs, will be the Jewish speaker at the official... Read more

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Bishops pay tribute to civil rights activist Rosa Parks

Oct 25, 2005

Civil rights pioneer activist Rosa Parks was “an instrument of God,” said Cardinal Adam Maida of Detroit Monday upon hearing... Read more

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New Catholic high school in over 40 years to be built in Oakland diocese

Oct 25, 2005

Livermore City Council approved establishment of the East Bay's first new Catholic high school in more than 40 years, reported... Read more

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Priestly shortage? Not in Lincoln

Oct 25, 2005

While the ominous subject of priest shortages in many parts of the world took center stage at the recent Synod... Read more

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Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks dies at 92, pro-life leaders call her inspirational

Oct 25, 2005

On Sunday, Rosa Parks, the 92-year old symbol of the civil rights movement who refused to turn over her bus... Read more

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U.S. Bishops call on Congress to ‘put aside differences’, rebuild Gulf Coast, but not at cost of poor

Oct 25, 2005

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called on members of Congress--from both sides of the aisle--to put aside their... Read more

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Jesus’ cross helps us understand suffering, Pope tells young hospital patients

Oct 25, 2005

Following today’s General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict addressed a group of children from the "Citta di Speranza"... Read more