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"Love for Christ is the secret of holiness," says John Paul II

Apr 25, 2004

The Holy Father urged young people to follow the model of the six servants of God he beatified this morning... Read more

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Peace and justice require personal, government action, Archbishop Chaput

Apr 25, 2004

Churches are called to build a just society and to work for peace, but it can’t be done without the... Read more

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Former Archbishop of Canterbury approves proposal to bar bishops, remove parishes in support of homosexual bishop

Apr 25, 2004

A conservative Anglican committee submitted a proposal that bars bishops, who supported the consecration of a homosexual bishop in New... Read more

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Kerry receives Communion after Vatican instruction

Apr 25, 2004

Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kerry received the Eucharist at mass Saturday, one day after Francis Cardinal Arinze, prefect of... Read more

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Pope invited to visit Lourdes for Anniversary of Immaculate Conception proclamation

Apr 25, 2004

Bishop Jaques Perrier, president of the Bishops Conference of France, has confirmed that Pope John Paul II will travel to... Read more

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Bishop calls Argentinean priests to examination of conscience on issues related to Eucharist

Apr 25, 2004

During the presentation of the new Vatican document on the celebration of the Eucharist, Redemptionis Sacramentum, Bishop Antonio Baseotto of... Read more

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John Paul II invited by Fox to visit Mexico in October

Apr 25, 2004

Bishop Rafael Romo of Tijuana, Mexico, confirmed last week that President Vicente Fox has invited Pope John Paul II to... Read more

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Pope John Paul commends “creativity in charity”

Apr 22, 2004

"The mission you fulfill with admirable apostolic zeal is very precious,” said the Holy Father on receiving the Italian group... Read more

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Kerry supports abortion rights, pro-choice march

Apr 22, 2004

Two days prior to a pro-choice march that is expected to draw one million people to Washington D.C. democratic presidential... Read more

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“Redemptionis Sacramentum” only reiterates norms already existing in the Church.

Apr 22, 2004

During the press conference in which the document "Redemptionis Sacramentum, On Certain Matters To Be Observed Or To Be Avoided... Read more

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Cardinal: No Communion for Pro-Abortion Catholics

Apr 22, 2004

During a press conference on Friday, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline... Read more

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Spanish Archbishop: government should listen to all the people and avoid partisan ideology

Apr 22, 2004

Archbishop Agustin Garcia Gasco of Valencia, Spain, said this week in order for democracy to be authentic, politicians who assume... Read more

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Cubans offer prayers for release of prisoners of conscience

Apr 22, 2004

Dozens of Cubans opposed to the Castro government gathered in Havana this week to offer prayers for the release of... Read more

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Church must ensure participation of laity in evangelization, says Cardinal

Apr 22, 2004

During a visit to an evangelization center, Cardinal Eusebio Sheid of Rio de Janeiro said it is the task and... Read more

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Catholic pilgrims launch Peace Marathon in the Holy Land

Apr 22, 2004

Fifteen Italian athletes will participate in the Jerusalem-to-Bethlehem Peace Marathon today with the aim of encouraging peace in the region... Read more

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‘Passion’ still seeking broadcast deal, networks not biting

Apr 22, 2004

As of yet, Mel Gibson's Icon Productions has been unable to sign a contract with a broadcast network for its... Read more

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Stay of same-sex marriage decision necessary to prevent legal chaos, say family groups

Apr 22, 2004

The Thomas More Law Center and several other pro-family legal groups filed a petition April 21 to the Supreme Judicial... Read more

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Holy See publishes clear rules to protect the celebration of the Eucharist

Apr 22, 2004

The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, headed by Francis Cardinal Arinze presented "Redemptionis Sacramentum, On... Read more

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Embryos not really used to find cures for disease, says Australian bishop

Apr 21, 2004

People have been misled into believing that ‘excess’ human embryos will be used to find cures for Parkinson’s disease and... Read more

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Expert explains how 9-11 affected relations between the Holy See and Israel

Apr 21, 2004

In an article to be published this Friday in the religious section of L’Espresso online, Vatican watcher Sandro Magister analyzes... Read more