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Dutch bishop says Christians should call God ‘Allah’

Aug 15, 2007

Bishop Martinus Muskens of Breda, Netherlands, suggested in an interview with Radio Netherlands that Christians should refer to God as... Read more

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Drug trade endangering future of Argentina, warns archbishop

Aug 14, 2007

In the wake of a growing murder rate in the cities of Argentina, Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata warned... Read more

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Catholic author pens adventure novel that combines faith and fantasy

Aug 14, 2007

It’s been quite some time since an original adventure series was penned and even longer since a Catholic one was written.... Read more

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Christian Liberation Movement denounces death threats against political prisoners

Aug 14, 2007

The president of the Christian Liberation Movement in Cuba, Oswaldo Paya, has sent an open letter to the public denouncing... Read more

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First cloistered Benedictine monastery inaugurated in Indonesia

Aug 14, 2007

The first cloistered Benedictine monastery has been inaugurated in Indonesia, in the western city of Kupang. The monastery is the... Read more

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Archbishop of Guadalajara calls for respect of freedom of expression regarding ineffectiveness of condoms

Aug 14, 2007

The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, El Seminario, published an editorial this week calling for respect for those... Read more

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Archdiocese of Atlanta has vocations boom

Aug 14, 2007

There may be a decline of priests and church attendance across the nation, but the Archdiocese of Atlanta is bucking... Read more

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Bishop of Manila asked to continue his service past 75th birthday

Aug 14, 2007

The people of the Archdiocese of Manila were pleased to hear that their 75-year-old archbishop, Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, will stay... Read more

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Ethical physicians must prepare for future challenges

Aug 14, 2007

A San Diego physician says medical professionals who refuse to provide particular treatments or procedures for reasons of religion or... Read more

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Knights vote to ban pro-choice politicians from Knights-sponsored events

Aug 14, 2007

The Knights of Columbus has decided to prohibit pro-choice advocates, including pro-choice politicians, from attending their events or receiving Knights... Read more

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Bishop Baker of Charleston appointed to head Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama

Aug 14, 2007

The Vatican announced this morning that the Pope has chosen Bishop Robert J. Baker currently the bishop of Charleston, South... Read more

Pope to create new cardinals in November?

Aug 14, 2007

According to the Italian daily Il Messaggero, Pope Benedict XVI may convene a consistory in November to create 17 new... Read more

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Australian PM approves $15M more for WYD

Aug 13, 2007

Australian Prime Minister John Howard announced an additional $15-million government contribution to support the international World Youth Day gathering next... Read more

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Amnesty International holds Mexico City meeting as controversial abortion policy causes uproar

Aug 13, 2007

As Amnesty International convened a high-level meeting in Mexico City this past Saturday, its new policy on abortion has taken center stage... Read more

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Italian priest, released by kidnappers, heads home

Aug 13, 2007

Fr. Giancarlo Bossi, the Italian priest held captive by the extremist Abu Sayyaf group for 39 days, was sent to... Read more

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Leftist politician demands Spanish government “normalize abortion as public health benefit”

Aug 13, 2007

A prominent leftist congresswoman has asked the Spanish government to “normalize abortion as a public health benefit.” Read more

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Abortionists injecting unborn babies with lethal drugs to avoid performing partial-birth abortions

Aug 13, 2007

Abortion providers in Massachusetts are making doubly sure that they don’t let unborn children accidentally live if they botch an... Read more

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Islamic extremists kill Pakistani Christian and issue death threats against anyone involved in his funeral

Aug 13, 2007

On July 30 Islamic extremists killed Sadiq Masih, a Pakistani Christian who requested a leave of absence from his job... Read more

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City officials vow to remove condom ad before Catholic school opens

Aug 13, 2007

City officials have promised to take down a giant condom ad, placed across the street from St. Kevin Catholic School... Read more

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Bishops of Guatemala call for end to violence and for voting for candidates linked to drug trafficking

Aug 13, 2007

In a new document on the upcoming general elections which will be held in September, the bishops of Guatemala have... Read more