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Poverty must be fought without cease, says Pope

Oct 16, 2005

After praying the weekly Angelus prayer yesterday, at which he recalled the memory and papal anniversary of his successor John... Read more

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Celibacy not the problem, say bishops, lifelong commitment is

Oct 16, 2005

On Friday, prelates in Rome for the Synod of Bishops continued to meet in working groups arranged by spoken language.... Read more

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Bishop’s Synod continues focus on liturgy, proper access to the Eucharist

Oct 16, 2005

As 233 Synod Bishops, currently gathered in Rome, continued to meet in smaller working groups Friday, issues of liturgy and... Read more

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Catholic Charities opposes cuts to social services to favor hurricane recovery

Oct 16, 2005

Catholic Charities USA is strongly urging members of Congress not to cut crucial social service and anti-poverty programs in order... Read more

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Vatican to UN: still much to do for advancement of women

Oct 16, 2005

Despite some positive advancement in the condition of women, they remain vulnerable to poverty and violence, and much still needs... Read more

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Laws must ensure broadcasters serve public interest, says US bishop

Oct 16, 2005

Broadcasters should be accountable to the public and allow local and religious programming in exchange for their free use of... Read more

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Cardinal McCarrick meets with Chinese leaders in Beijing

Oct 16, 2005

In a remarkable gesture toward cooperation and improved relations, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries invited Cardinal... Read more

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Holy See reaffirms desire for dialogue with Muslims

Oct 16, 2005

As the Muslim holy period of Ramada came to close, the President of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, Archbishop... Read more

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Congress on laity calls for building up of common good in Argentina

Oct 16, 2005

Participants in the Congress on Laity 2005-2010, which took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, announced their commitment to launch a... Read more

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Mexican bishops to launch news agency to combat media bias

Oct 16, 2005

The Mexican daily La Jornada reported this week that the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico will soon launch a news agency... Read more

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Philippines using UN funds to promote Natural Family Planning

Oct 16, 2005

The Fides news agency is reporting that the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, has announced to the UN General... Read more

Immigrants also include priests and religious, says Archbishop, must be offered dignity and sense of belonging

Oct 13, 2005

Speaking to the General Synod of Bishops in Rome, who reached the midpoint of their meetings yesterday, Archbishop Felix Alaba... Read more

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Human beings must never become research material, Vatican rep. tells UNESCO conference

Oct 13, 2005

Earlier this week, Msgr. Francesco Follo, Head of the Vatican Delegation to the 33rd general UNESCO conference, meeting in Paris,... Read more

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Vatican pushes for end to ‘info-poverty’ at UN

Oct 13, 2005

The Vatican recognizes that all people have a right to information and communication, which is vital in the life of... Read more

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New York State Catholics begin campaign for school tax credits

Oct 13, 2005

Dioceses in New York State have launched a massive postcard campaign in favor of tax credits for religious- and private-school... Read more

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Approaching Eucharist without conversion is ‘crisis of love’, says Bishop Aquila

Oct 13, 2005

Catholics must examine their "lackadaisical" approach to the Eucharist, and recognize that in the mass "we share in the feast... Read more

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Giving back: Former Notre Dame football coach wants to inspire Catholics with beauty of faith

Oct 13, 2005

From 1981 to 1985, Coach Gerry Faust led one of the most fabled teams in college football through one of... Read more

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Sen. Santorum talks about family values in new book

Oct 13, 2005

In an video interview, Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, affirmed that the single most-destructive force facing our nation today is... Read more

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New prayer book for mothers launched

Oct 13, 2005

A new book of prayer, dedicated to mothers and influenced by the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, is now... Read more

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Castro seeks Church’s help in curbing abortion?

Oct 13, 2005

In an interview with the Italian daily La Stampa, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone of Genoa, who just returned from a visit... Read more