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Pope will support Armenian efforts for “solid and lasting peace”

Jan 27, 2005

This morning Pope John Paul II received Robert Kocharian, president of the Republic of Armenia to the Vatican, and recalled... Read more

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Pope encourages “real bonds of communion” between Christians of East and West

Jan 27, 2005

The Holy Father this morning extended his, "fraternal best wishes to my venerable brothers, the heads of your Churches" as... Read more

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UN report shows dramatic increase in contraception and divorce worldwide

Jan 27, 2005

Fertility levels have plummeted in the last 30 years while divorce rates and the use of contraceptives have increased worldwide,... Read more

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Priests for Life supports baby burial

Jan 27, 2005

Priests for Life voiced their strong support yesterday for the activities conducted by Christians in Boulder, Colo., who for the... Read more

Martyrdom would have been too easy for Pius XII, says Italian professor

Jan 27, 2005

Pope Pius XII was a heroic leader, who kept the Church intact and saved the lives of many with his... Read more

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Italian mountain to be named after John Paul II

Jan 26, 2005

A mountain in the Apennines of Italy has been renamed “Wojtyla Peak” in honor of Pope John Paul II. Read more

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First Canon Law Department in Mexico inaugurated

Jan 26, 2005

This week at the parish of St. Augustine in Tlalpan, Mexico, the first ever Canon Law Department of the Pontifical... Read more

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Argentinean bishop says anti-catholic press created condom scandal in Spain

Jan 26, 2005

Bishop Jorge Lona of San Luis, Argentina, said last week the “anti-catholic” press twisted the statements of the Secretary of... Read more

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Cardinal Lopez Trujillo says family is not property of lawmakers

Jan 26, 2005

The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, said this week the family is a... Read more

L’Osservatore Romano highlights heroism of “courageous” Italian mother

Jan 26, 2005

The Vatican’s L’Osservatore Romano singled out an Italian mother for her decision to forego medical treatment doctors said she needed... Read more

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College students declare pro-life message in Washington

Jan 26, 2005

More than 300 students from college campuses across the nation converged at the Catholic University of America last weekend to... Read more

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Pro-life group calls for investigation into death of woman, linked to abortion

Jan 26, 2005

Operation Rescue filed a complaint with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, asking for the suspension of abortion doctor George... Read more

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Canadian same-sex marriage bill to be introduced next week

Jan 26, 2005

Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler said yesterday the government will introduce the same-sex marriage bill as soon as Parliament returns... Read more

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Catholics launch postcard campaign against same-sex marriage

Jan 26, 2005

A coalition of Quebec-based Catholic organizations launched a postcard campaign yesterday, which they hope will persuade Parliamentarians to vote against... Read more

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Mortuary apologizes after giving fetal remains to Catholic cemetery

Jan 26, 2005

A Colorado hospital will now ask its female patients where they want fetal remains to be buried, after a miscarriage,... Read more

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Denver men look to become a formal religious order

Jan 26, 2005

Just a few years ago, Jay Gould was a millionaire. Today, he owns virtually nothing and serves the poor in... Read more

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Holy See tells Spanish Foreign Ministry that Pope clearly illustrates position of Church

Jan 26, 2005

At midday today, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls made the following declaration concerning a communique released yesterday by... Read more

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No one may overlook the tragedy of the Holocaust, says Pope

Jan 26, 2005

Today, Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger, archbishop of Paris, read a Message from Pope John Paul at a gathering of more than... Read more

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Bishops warn against moral dangers of euthanasia

Jan 26, 2005

"Loving the Lord ... means life to you and length of days" was announced today as the Holy Father’s theme... Read more

Pope calls for increased respect of elderly in Lenten message

Jan 26, 2005

The Pope used the words of Moses to express his theme for Lent 2005, which was published today in English,... Read more