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French ban on religious displays includes chocolates, kindergarten students learn

Dec 13, 2004

Teachers in a rural school in northern France returned 1,300 packages of chocolates intended for their kindergarten students last week... Read more

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Statue vandalized at Knoxville Catholic offices

Dec 13, 2004

Police are investigating a disturbing case of vandalism that struck the Chancery Office of the Diocese of Knoxville. Read more

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Faithful spark cause for canonization for Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Dec 13, 2004

The cause for sainthood for the most popular TV bishop in the United States – whose program led many to... Read more

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Circuit court hears New York City Nativity case

Dec 13, 2004

Oral arguments were presented yesterday in a case over whether the Nativity scene can be displayed in New York City... Read more

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Democrat governor of Louisiana defends abstinence program against ACLU charges

Dec 13, 2004

Gov. Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana, a Democrat, responded to charges by the American Civil Liberties Union that Louisiana’s abstinence program... Read more

Minister says Iraq committed to protecting Christian communities

Dec 13, 2004

In a meeting yesterday with Pope John Paul II and Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Hoshyar Zebari, minister of Foreign Affairs of... Read more

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Catholic Charities report clients' greatest need is for emergency services

Dec 12, 2004

A recent survey conducted by Catholic Charities USA has revealed that the greatest needs of the clients of local Catholic... Read more

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Military hopes retreat will help recruit more priests for the army

Dec 12, 2004

The U.S. Army and its chaplains are hoping to recruit Catholic priests to serve in the Pacific theater, reported Stars... Read more

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Our Lady of Guadalupe honored by Catholics across U.S.

Dec 12, 2004

Catholic Latinos across the United States celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas, with... Read more

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The "Bible for children" translated in Ottoman language to evangelize in Turkey

Dec 12, 2004

Turkish-speaking Christians now have access to a Bible for children printed in Turkish published by the international Catholic charity Aid... Read more

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Pope’s message for peace, AIDS foundation to be presented

Dec 12, 2004

On Thursday, December 16 at 11 a.m. in the Holy See Press Office, the Holy Father's Message for the World... Read more

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Wave of divorce follows Massachusetts’ same-sex weddings

Dec 12, 2004

Several same-sex couples in Massachusetts have begun seeking divorces less than seven months after they were given the legal right... Read more

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Veneration of Guadalupe statue in Methodist church sparks controversy

Dec 12, 2004

Some Hispanic members of “Amor de Dios” United Methodist Church in Chicago celebrated the traditional feast day of Our Lady... Read more

Pope highlights importance of Nativity scenes

Dec 12, 2004

Pope John Paul II spoke about the importance of Nativity scenes during the Angelus prayer yesterday, Gaudete Sunday, noting that... Read more

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Canadians want traditional family: study

Dec 9, 2004

After a Supreme Court judgment yesterday, the Canadian Liberal government is intent on legalizing same-sex marriage. This, despite the fact... Read more

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OK to Civil Unions “sad day” for New Zealand, Family Life International says

Dec 9, 2004

On the passing of the Civil Union Bill into law today in New Zealand, Family Life International, New Zealand called... Read more

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Two rulings expected on whether public displays of Nativity are permissible

Dec 9, 2004

Two judges are expected to rule next week in separate cases on whether the Christian Nativity scene can be displayed... Read more

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Outrage in Italy: school scraps Christmas play, replaces it with Little Red Riding Hood

Dec 9, 2004

The movement to take “Christ” out of Christmas has spread to Catholic Italy’s public schools, sparking a national debate. The... Read more

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St. Paul Cathedral's bells to toll again for Christmas

Dec 9, 2004

The bells will ring this Christmas at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Read more

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Pro-Life demonstrators make First Amendment appeal to Supreme Court

Dec 9, 2004

Pro-life demonstrators, who were arrested at a Kansas City intersection in June 2001 because of the complaints of passers-by that... Read more