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Liturgical reformation needs to be “reformed” with a new document, says Archbishop of Moscow

Oct 3, 2005

Msgr. Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, Catholic Archbishop of Moscow, says Liturgical reformation needs to be reformed, with a new document in order... Read more

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Humanity deserves to be free from scourge of self-destruction, says Vatican Ambassador to UN

Oct 2, 2005

In a speech to the General Assembly’s First committee, of disarmament and international security, Msgr. Migliore, Ambassador of the Holy... Read more

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Mexican bishop calls for truth in the media

Oct 2, 2005

During a Mass celebrating the 89th anniversary of the Mexican daily El Universal, Auxiliary Bishop Marcelino Hernandez of Mexico City... Read more

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Bishop encourage families to oppose new education law

Oct 2, 2005

Bishop Antonio Dorado of Malaga and Chairman of the Bishops’ Committee on Teaching and Catechism in Spain called on parents... Read more

Synod on Eucharist opens with new norms under Pontificate of Pope Benedict for better collegiality

Oct 2, 2005

Pope Benedict inaugurated the XXI Synod of Bishops dedicated to the Eucharist this Sunday with a solemn Mass at St.... Read more

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Cardinal Scola vows to face challenges of the Synod based on faith and not pressure from the world

Oct 2, 2005

Cardinal Angelo Scola, official relator or key moderator of the Synod, that started today its sessions, presented today to ‘Relatio... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI invites members of the Synod to “think and act like Christ” during working sessions

Oct 2, 2005

In an lengthy and profound commentary on the Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians in today’s liturgy of hours,... Read more

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First polygamous civil union registered in the Netherlands

Oct 2, 2005

The first civil union of three partners was legally registered in the Netherlands Sept. 23, making polygamy a practical reality... Read more

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Cardinal Rigali, priests engage in candid discussion about sex abuse scandal

Oct 2, 2005

Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia voiced their candid and honest opinions with Cardinal Justin Rigali last week about a... Read more

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Conference explores future of Catholic universities

Oct 2, 2005

The future of the Catholic university was the focus of a three-day conference at University of Notre Dame last week.... Read more

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A Poverty of the U.S. is its Approach to Life, Bishop Samuel Aquila notes on Respect Life Sunday

Oct 2, 2005

There is a poverty of the United States is “its approach to life and its disregard of the dignity of... Read more

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Colorado Catholics gather to celebrate religious media giant, and its tenacious mother

Oct 2, 2005

Thousands of people bustled about the massive new Denver Convention Center this weekend to show their love and support for... Read more

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Many pro life, religious groups adopt a wait and see attitude toward Supreme Court nominee

Oct 2, 2005

Earlier today, President Bush tapped White House counsel Harriet Miers to fill the seat of retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra... Read more

Archbishop O’Brien criticizes media for reducing seminary visitations to homosexuality issue, ignoring facts about potential Vatican document

Oct 2, 2005

As the much-talked-about national seminary visitation process gets underway, Archbishop Edwin O’Brien, head of the military Archdiocese and overseer of... Read more

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Governor Schwarzenegger Preserves Marriage For Now

Sep 29, 2005

Yesterday Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 849, a bill proposed by Assemblyman Leno, (D-San Francisco), a measure that would have legalized... Read more

Kofi Annan’s Chief of Staff Makes Clear On-the-Record that the Term “Reproductive Health” Does NOT Include Abortion

Sep 29, 2005

Yesterday, in an official briefing before the House International Relations Committee, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan’s Chief of Staff... Read more

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Catholic groups in Lima and Bolivia reach out to WYD attendees

Sep 29, 2005

Diverse Catholic associations in Lima and Bolivia have organized youth gatherings to follow up on the historic meeting with Pope... Read more

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Archbishop of Guadalajara to be co-president of Synod of Bishops

Sep 29, 2005

The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico announced this week Pope Benedict XVI has designated the Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval... Read more

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Filipino archbishop says fight against corruption still a priority for the country

Sep 29, 2005

Archbishop Oscar Cruz of Lingayen-Dagupan in the Philippines, said this week, that the regaining of moral values and the fight... Read more

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Helmut Kohl: “EU’s refusal to acknowledge God is unacceptable”

Sep 29, 2005

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl said this week the Christian roots of Europe “must not be forgotten.”  “It is unacceptable... Read more