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Priests question pro-abortion theology classes

Feb 21, 2005

The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Rights' recent move to begin "Theology and Reproductive Rights" classes in Protestant seminaries is not... Read more

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Italy grieves over the death of Don Giussani

Feb 21, 2005

In the wake of the passing of Msgr. Don Luigi Giussani, President of the Communion and Liberation Movement this morning,... Read more

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Canonization of Jacinta and Francisco Marto likely

Feb 21, 2005

The EFE news agency is reporting that the Diocese of Leiria-Fatima has sent the final documents for the canonization of... Read more

Founder of Communion and Liberation movement dies at 82

Feb 21, 2005

The founder of the Communion and Liberation movement, Msgr. Luigi Giussani, died early this morning at the age of 82. ... Read more

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Laity as ‘pillars’ and agents of reconciliation in Congo

Feb 20, 2005

The laity is “the pillar of the Church in Africa” and they must work as “agents of reconciliation” between the... Read more

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Bishop denounces pro-gay unions campaign in Mexico

Feb 20, 2005

The President of Committee on Family Ministry of the Bishops Conference of Mexico, Bishop Rodrigo Aguilar Martinez, is questioning ads... Read more

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Argentinean bishop slams heath minister’s “defense of homicide”

Feb 20, 2005

Bishop Antonio Baseotto of the Argentinean Military Diocese has sent an energetic letter to the country’s Health Minister, Gines Gonzalez... Read more

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Investigation into assassination Guatemalan bishop reopened

Feb 20, 2005

After more than two years since a conviction in the case was handed down, the highest court in Guatemala, the... Read more

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Vatican concludes Lenten retreat, strengthened to bear witness to “God’s new and eternal covenant with humanity”

Feb 20, 2005

Saturday morning, the Vatican household concluded the annual Lenten spiritual excercises preached by Bishop Renato Corti of Novara, Italy. Read more

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Suspect in nun’s murder surrendered to police

Feb 20, 2005

A suspect in the murder of a U.S. nun in rural Brazil last week surrendered to police Feb.19.  Read more

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Effective marriage conference returns to Omaha

Feb 20, 2005

Being and staying married in today’s culture is difficult. However, a marriage conference that has helped countless couples live successful,... Read more

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Exhibit on Pope’s relationship with Jews set to open on Pope’s 85th birthday

Feb 20, 2005

A major new exhibit on Pope John Paul II and his relationship with the Jewish people is set to open... Read more

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Pope to preside at Wednesday general audience

Feb 20, 2005

The Vatican announced today that on Wednesday, the Holy Father will make his third public appearance since his release from... Read more

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Archbishop calls Pope’s new Letter to Communicators, “a masterpiece of intuition”

Feb 20, 2005

This morning, Archbishop John Foley, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, presented a new Apostolic Letter from Pope... Read more

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We should praise those who do good in the media, says Archbishop Foley

Feb 20, 2005

This morning, the Pontifical Council for Social Communications celebrated Mass for their annual plenary session in St. Peter’s Basilica.  Read more

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We draw new vigor from the Eucharist, says Pope at Sunday Angelus

Feb 20, 2005

Sunday morning, thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square to see Pope John Paul who celebrated his second Sunday... Read more

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UN Adopts Pro-Life Declaration Against Human Cloning

Feb 20, 2005

After three years of apparent deadlock, the United Nations adopted a declaration Feb. 18 condemning human cloning, reported the Catholic... Read more

Pope says, we must not “squander” health

Feb 20, 2005

The Vatican publicized a letter from John Paul II to Bishop Elio Sgreccia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life,... Read more

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Vatican Secretary of State appeals for aid to sub-Saharan Africa

Feb 17, 2005

Earlier today, the Vatican made public a letter of thanks from secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano, to Archbishop Seraphin... Read more

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Florida coalition campaigns to include marriage definition in Constitution

Feb 17, 2005

A coalition of conservative and Christian groups launched a petition Feb. 14 for an amendment to the Florida Constitution to... Read more