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Pope gives impromptu blessing from hospital window

Mar 8, 2005

To the delight of hundreds of people gathered below, the Holy Father appeared at the window of his room at... Read more

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Cardinal Ratzinger to write this year’s Vatican Way of the Cross

Mar 8, 2005

The Pope has chosen Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and dean of... Read more

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Pro-life leaders defend Gonzaga University president, say recent reports are false

Mar 8, 2005

A group of well-respected national and international pro-life leaders issued an open letter yesterday defending Gonzaga University president Fr. Robert... Read more

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New York Press Editor quits in wake of offensive Pope story

Mar 8, 2005

Jeff Koyen, editor of the controversial alternative New York weekly, the New York Press quit rather than accept a two... Read more

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County appeals ruling to remove Bible in public display

Mar 8, 2005

Harris County has appealed a 2004 ruling made by a federal court judge that ordered an open Bible, which was... Read more

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Catholic Charities urges Congress to protect programs that serve the poor

Mar 8, 2005

Catholic Charities USA has urged Congress to protect programs that assist the poorest and most vulnerable members of society from... Read more

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Believers must join forces to renew society, Pope tells Georgian Ambassador

Mar 8, 2005

In a message earlier today, the Holy Father welcomed new Georgian ambassador, Princess Khetevane Bagration de Moukhrani to the Holy... Read more

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Students ask court to prevent university from violating constitutional rights

Mar 8, 2005

The students of the Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Arizona State University College of Law is asking a federal court... Read more

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Catholic Action Group supports boycott of Comic Relief fundraiser

Mar 8, 2005

Another pro-life group has come out in support of a boycott by Catholics of Red Nose Day, a fundraising event... Read more

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Bolivian bishops call for reconciliation in midst of deep national crisis

Mar 8, 2005

The Bishops Conference of Bolivia has issued a statement entitled, “In the name of Christ, Be reconciled,” in which they... Read more

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Portuguese priest sparks controversy by denying Communion to anti-life leaders

Mar 8, 2005

A Franciscan priest in Portugal has caused a stir throughout the media for his refusal to give Communion to public... Read more

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“Barrabas” says Passion filming led to his conversion

Mar 8, 2005

The Archdiocese of Madrid’s publication “Alpha and Omega” publised an article in its latest edition on the testimony of the... Read more

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Pro-life supporters, Terri’s brother hopeful about new legislation aimed at saving Schiavo

Mar 8, 2005

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (R-FL), and Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) introduced a piece of legislation which many hope could... Read more

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Vatican announces Pope will not preside at Holy Week celebrations

Mar 7, 2005

Today the Vatican announced the schedule of liturgical events for Holy Week. The calendar was released by the Office of... Read more

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Pope's perseverance inspires faithful in Philadelphia

Mar 7, 2005

Through his physical weakness and his infirmities, Pope John Paul II continues to inspire Catholics to persevere in the face... Read more

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Chicago columnist praises Catholic schools, makes appeal to save them

Mar 7, 2005

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Suzanne Ontiveros says she considers herself and her son blessed to have received a Catholic school education... Read more

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National Right to Life pushing for bill to save Schiavo

Mar 7, 2005

The National Right to Life (NRTL) is pushing for a new bill, which, if passed, could save brain damaged Terri... Read more

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Many women suffering new threats to dignity, says Vatican delegate to U.N.

Mar 7, 2005

The Vatican spoke out yesterday to the U.N. during an international address on the status of women. Professor Mary Ann... Read more

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Faith and reason do not contradict each other, says Cardinal Poupard

Mar 7, 2005

Yesterday, Cardinal Paul Poupard, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, presented a talk showing that “faith and reason cannot... Read more

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Moral values inseparable from true democracy, says Cardianl Martino

Mar 7, 2005

Yesterday, the Vatican released the text of a speech given recently by Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council... Read more