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Experts to discuss new church norms on marriage nullity

Oct 18, 2005

More than a hundred experts on church law will gather at the University of Navarre in Spain to analyze and... Read more

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New technique to obtain embryonic stem cells does not arouse ethical objections

Oct 18, 2005

The discovery made by in the United States to extract embryonic cells without destroying the embryo would not arouse the ... Read more

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Pope John Paul II left last message, unheard until now, reveals his former personal secretary

Oct 18, 2005

The archbishop of Krakow( Poland), and former personal Secretary of pope  John Paul II, Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz, revealed in the Italian... Read more

Pope presents bishops with symbolic ring, given integrated document of propositions

Oct 17, 2005

At the closing of this morning’s 19th General Congregation of the Synod of Bishops in Rome, Special Secretary Archbishop Roland... Read more

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Pope given first volume of Synod history

Oct 17, 2005

Today, at the closing of the morning session of the 19th General Congregation of the Synod of Bishops, meeting in... Read more

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Synod to conclude Sunday with 5 beatifications

Oct 17, 2005

As prelates gathered in Rome prepare to conclude the 11th General Synod of Bishops this weekend, the Vatican has announced... Read more

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New study reveals spiritual effects of divorce on children

Oct 17, 2005

A new book, Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce, chronicles a three year study which found,... Read more

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International Federation of Catholic Universities to meet in Connecticut

Oct 17, 2005

Sacred Heart University will host Catholic university leaders and scholars for an international four-day conference, Oct. 20-23. It will mark... Read more

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American Life League urges bishops to rebuke pro-abortion Catholic politicians

Oct 17, 2005

The American Life League is urging all United States bishops to publicly challenge and rebuke politicians who claim to be... Read more

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Priest-ethicist supports new technique to access embryonic stem cells

Oct 17, 2005

A new and promising scientific technique may satisfy researchers who want embryonic stem cells without the moral dilemma of destroying... Read more

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Catholic school principal cancels prom events, decrying a “a pursuit of vanity for vanity’s sake”

Oct 17, 2005

A Catholic school principal, Brother Kenneth M. Hoagland decided to cancel the spring prom, because of the abuses and decadence... Read more

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How to be a Muslim 101? Thomas More Law Center cites double standard

Oct 17, 2005

The Ann Arbor, Michigan based, Thomas More Law Center is challenging a California public school district which they say indoctrinated... Read more

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Bishop calls for solidarity with victims of tropical storm in Mexico

Oct 17, 2005

Bishop Leopoldo Gonzalez of Tapachula, Mexico, is encouraging Mexicans to reach out to those affected by tropical storm Stan, which... Read more

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Number of teen pregnancies on the rise in Spain

Oct 17, 2005

A report issued by health officials in Valencia, Spain, indicates that in the last four years, the number of teen... Read more

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Catholic pharmacists in Spain refuse to sell condoms

Oct 17, 2005

A group of pharmacists in Malaga, Spain, many of whom belong to the Spanish Association of Catholic Pharmacists, has refused... Read more

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Catholic music finds home at popular website

Oct 17, 2005

Catholic Music Network (CMN), www.catholicmusicnetwork.com, is celebrating its fifth year as the premier online source for music by today’s top... Read more

Pope Benedict unites himself to moving Eucharistic Adoration

Oct 16, 2005

Members of the Roman Curie and hundreds of faithful of the Roman Diocese were present as well in the emotive... Read more

John Paul made Pope world representative of Christianity, Benedict tells Polish TV

Oct 16, 2005

Speaking in the first television interview of his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI praised his successor, John Paul II, saying that... Read more

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Rosary, evangelization, became symbols of John Paul II’s pontificate, says Pope Benedict

Oct 16, 2005

On the day that would have been his 27th anniversary of being elected Pope, Benedict XVI honored the memory of... Read more

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Pope Benedict to children: gift of Eucharist is worth more than all the rest of life

Oct 16, 2005

Touching on key catechetical points like the true nature of the Eucharist and the need for frequent confession, Pope Benedict... Read more