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Have courage to commit to peace and dialogue, says Pope

Sep 12, 2005

In a letter sent today by way of Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano, Pope Benedict XVI told participants of... Read more

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Religion-media expert says for some evolution debate journalists, fairness does not apply

Sep 12, 2005

In the ongoing debate over intelligent design and evolution (in its many forms), a new article in the Columbia Journalism... Read more

Celebration of Eucharist, unites us to Christ's cross, says Pope

Sep 11, 2005

During his noontime Angelus prayer yesterday, held at the papal summer residence of Castelgandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI invited gathered pilgrims... Read more

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Pope encourages world leaders meeting in NYC to seek solutions to world violence, poverty, sickness, hunger

Sep 11, 2005

Following the noontime Angelus prayer at his Castelgandolfo summer residence yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI offered prayers for a meeting of... Read more

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Church is a vital sign of unity in Europe, says Archbishop Lajolo; its history and role cannot be ignored, or put aside

Sep 11, 2005

On Friday, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, told members of the fifth International Congress of... Read more

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Vatican envoy brings message of Pope's solidarity to devastated U.S. Gulf Coast

Sep 11, 2005

Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, head of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, is in the U.S. Gulf Coast this week to... Read more

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Confirmation hearings for Catholic Roberts set to begin today, National Right to Life claims bias from some Senators

Sep 11, 2005

All eyes, especially those on both sides of the abortion and life-issues debate, will be on the Senate confirmation hearings,... Read more

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St. John Vianney Seminary boasts highest enrolment in 20 years

Sep 11, 2005

St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, has recorded its highest enrolment in 20 years. Located on the... Read more

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Holy Land Christians raise voices against ‘Islamic mafia’

Sep 11, 2005

An “Islamic fundamentalist mafia” has been committing acts of violence and intimidation against Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land, says... Read more

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Irish bishops urge government to reach aid target by 2010

Sep 11, 2005

The Primate of Ireland has called on the Irish government to reach its entire overseas aid target by 2010. Read more

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Catholic college withdraws invitation to Planned Parenthood citing Church teaching

Sep 11, 2005

A Catholic college in Montana withdrew an invitation to Planned Parenthood on attending a symposium on life issues last week.... Read more

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Cubans offer prayers to patroness for victims of Katrina

Sep 11, 2005

Nearly five thousand Cubans gathered in Havana on September 8, the feast of Our Lady of Charity, the country’s patroness,... Read more

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Peruvian Health Minister slams cardinal over morning-after pill

Sep 11, 2005

Peru’s Health Minister, Pilar Mazzetti, tried to discredit the Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, last week arguing that... Read more

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Unpleasantness and sadness threaten mankind and the Church, archbishop warns

Sep 11, 2005

Archbishop Emeritus Carmelo Giaquinta of Resistencia warned this week that the evils that threaten Christians are the same that threaten... Read more

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Bishop urges rediscovery of value of motherhood and consecrated virginity for women

Sep 11, 2005

During a special Mass in honor of Our Lady of the Choir, Bishop Juan Maria Uriarte of San Sebastian, Spain,... Read more

Vatican reconfirms 5 canonizations and 26 blesseds to be declared in October: Pope Benedict following John Paul’s lead

Sep 8, 2005

The Vatican reconfirmed today that Pope Benedict XVI plans to canonize five blesseds and declare 26 beatifications later this month. Read more

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Catholic Charities USA launches nationwide housing program for Katrina evacuees

Sep 8, 2005

All Catholic Charities agencies, located across the country, have joined forces to launch Operation Home Away from Home, a program... Read more

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Bishops, policymakers focus on moral implications of trade agreements

Sep 8, 2005

An international conference on the moral implications of trade agreements came to a close yesterday. The two-day meeting, led by... Read more

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White House declares National Day of Prayer for hurricane victims; Church groups applaud

Sep 8, 2005

As the world continues to watch the horrible aftermath of Hurricane Katrina--which devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast--unfold, President George Bush... Read more

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Pro-family groups applaud Schwarzenegger for impending same-sex marriage veto

Sep 8, 2005

Yesterday, the office of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he would veto a bill legalizing same sex marriage, saying... Read more