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Stop speculating about next Pope, keep praying for this one says Philippino Archbishop

Mar 1, 2005

In a statement given yesterday, Archbishop Oscar Cruz, of Lingayen-Dagupan in the Philippines made media waves when he told Catholics... Read more

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Baghdad Bishop sees bright future for Iraq

Mar 1, 2005

Months after abandoning churches and places of worship fearing more bombings, Andraos Abouna, Auxiliary Bishop of Baghdad of the Chaldeans... Read more

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Prisoners have right to be considered a person, says Cardinal Martino

Mar 1, 2005

Speaking at a Vatican sponsored seminar on the human dignity of prisoners, Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council... Read more

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Catholic Couple goes on-line with Marriage prep course

Mar 1, 2005

Christian and Christine Meert are helping Catholics from as far away as India, Poland and even Iraq, prepare for Catholic... Read more

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New bishop of Saginaw seeks to nurture vocations

Mar 1, 2005

The currents are set to change in the Diocese of Saginaw with the recent arrival of a new bishop.  Read more

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Vatican discusses need for U.N. reform with foreign minister of Gabon

Mar 1, 2005

Earlier today the Vatican announced that Jean Ping, foreign minister of Gabon met with Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano... Read more

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President invites Catholic schools to offer supplemental services through state program

Mar 1, 2005

President George Bush and the Secretary of Education have encouraged Catholic schools and their leaders to consider being providers of... Read more

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US bishops applaud Supreme Court decision revoking death penalty for juveniles

Mar 1, 2005

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) applauds the Supreme Court’s decision to revoke the death penalty for juvenile... Read more

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CWA says Supreme Court should uphold Ten Commandments displays

Mar 1, 2005

Concerned Women for America (CWA) is cautiously optimistic that the U.S. Supreme Court will affirm the constitutionality of public displays... Read more

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Terri Schiavo’s brother to speak at Princeton University

Mar 1, 2005

Terri Schindler Schiavo’s brother, Bobby Schindler, is scheduled to speak today on the Princeton University campus about his 41-year-old disabled... Read more

Cardinal reports, Pope is speaking, voice is ‘strong,’ may go to Germany in August

Mar 1, 2005

Cardinal Joaquin Meissner, Archbishop of Cologne, Germany commented to reporters this morning after a brief visit with the Holy Father... Read more

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Mexican archbishop denounces abuse of women as attack on God’s plan

Feb 28, 2005

Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, Archbishop of Mexico City, said this week discrimination and abuse against women are actions contrary to... Read more

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Homosexuals have no place in seminaries, says cardinal

Feb 28, 2005

The Archbishop of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez, reaffirmed this week that the Church does... Read more

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Nearly 5,000 teens take stand for purity

Feb 28, 2005

John Ellis and the Christian rock band Tree 63 traveled all the way from South Africa to join nearly 5,000... Read more

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US officials in Miami to apologize to Cuban cardinal

Feb 28, 2005

US officials are expected to present an official apology to Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino of Havana, Cuba, after the Vatican... Read more

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Pope addresses poor and oppressed in March prayer intention

Feb 28, 2005

Today, the Vatican announced Pope John Paul II new general prayer and mission intentions for this month.  Read more

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Government exists to serve the human being, says Archbishop Janusz

Feb 28, 2005

Today, the Vatican made public an address given by Archbishop Juliusz Janusz, head of the Holy See delegation to the... Read more

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Vatican seminar explores human rights for prisoners

Feb 28, 2005

This morning, an international study seminar on the human rights of prisoners began at the Vatican.  Read more

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Christian ethicist questions integrity of Terri Schiavo’s husband

Feb 28, 2005

Michael Schiavo’s lawyer, George Felos, told the Florida Baptist Witness that his client “deeply loves Terri” and “simply is not... Read more

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Facts about Terri Schiavo indicate her life should be saved, says pro-life leader

Feb 28, 2005

Douglas R. Scott, president of Life Decisions International, is calling on all Americans to refrain from being swayed by pro-euthanasia... Read more