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Argentinean bishop says man is not to be object of consumption

Jun 22, 2005

Bishop Juan Ruben Martinez of Posadas, Argentina, said this week human beings should not be considered “objects of consumption”. Read more

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New research claims babies can be created from synthetic egg

Jun 22, 2005

A new scientific development could theoretically eliminate the physical need for both men and women for human reproduction and see... Read more

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Congressman withdraws statement accusing Democrats of being anti-Christian

Jun 22, 2005

A Republican congressman asked Monday for unanimous consent of the House to withdraw his statement, accusing Democrats of “denigrating and... Read more

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Adult stem cells cure renal failure in rats, process can be used in humans

Jun 22, 2005

Japanese scientists say a process involving adult stem cells that cured renal failure in rats should be able to work... Read more

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Russian Orthodox Church, Vatican to partner in promoting spiritual values

Jun 22, 2005

The Moscow Patriarchate and the Vatican have agreed to work collaboratively to promote Christian spiritual values in Europe, reported RIA... Read more

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23,000-plus US youth registered for World Youth Day

Jun 22, 2005

More than 23,000 young people and 70 bishops from the United States will attend the first World Youth Day (WYD)... Read more

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Official prayer to ask favors through intercession of JPII

Jun 22, 2005

The Diocese of Rome, in charge of promoting the beatification of late Pope John Paul II, released an official prayer... Read more

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Spanish Senate vetoes gay marriage law

Jun 22, 2005

After heated debate, the Spanish Senate vetoed a bill that would make homosexual unions equivalent to marriage.  Now voters are... Read more

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New book by Pope explains Christian roots of European Union

Jun 22, 2005

During a press conference in which he introduced the new book by Pope Benedict XVI, “The Europe of Benedict: In... Read more

Benedict XVI sees “positive signs” for reconciliation in Holy Land

Jun 22, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI addressed the question of peace in the Holy Land today and said  “certain positive signs” in the... Read more

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Rap star defends life of the unborn in new hit

Jun 21, 2005

Rap star and actor Nick Cannon has released a new album whose title song, “Can I Live,” is an explicit... Read more

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Parents association calls on Spanish president to withdraw proposal to legalize gay marriage

Jun 21, 2005

In the wake of massive protests on June 18 against the government’s efforts to legalize gay marriage, the National Catholic... Read more

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Bishops warn of pressure from NGOs to legalize abortion in Dominican Republic

Jun 21, 2005

The Bishops’ Conference of the Dominican Republic warned this week that pro-abortion NGOs associated with international organizations are pressuring to... Read more

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Wisconsin moves one step closer to cloning ban

Jun 21, 2005

Wisconsin’s Assembly Children and Families Committee voted yesterday to approve legislation that would ban the cloning of human embryos.  Read more

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West Virginia Court redefines family, grants parental rights to lesbian partner

Jun 21, 2005

A West Virginia court decision that has redefined the term “parent” has “demonstrated the lethal effects of judicial activism on... Read more

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Campaign for Pope John Paul II’s beatification goes online

Jun 21, 2005

Just one week before the official opening of the beatification process for Pope John Paul II, Catholics worldwide are invited... Read more

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New bishop of Grand Rapids helped settle abuse crisis in Detroit

Jun 21, 2005

The faithful of Grand Rapids, who have been without a bishop since May 2004, are pleased to learn that they... Read more

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Pope says Western influence is cause for ‘sexual immorality’ in Africa: Botswana bishop

Jun 21, 2005

An African bishop returning from his first Ad Limina visit with Pope Benedict XVI in Rome said the weeklong meeting... Read more

Do not fear snares of evildoers who want to destroy human values, Pope says

Jun 21, 2005

Speaking before some 31,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Wednesday General Audience,  Pope Benedict XVI spoke on... Read more

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Cardinal Ruini proposes “re-reading” of Vatican II

Jun 21, 2005

Vatican analyst Sandro Magister of the Italian online magazine L’Espresso published an article Wednesday on a recent speech given by... Read more