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Kofi Annan’s Chief of Staff Makes Clear On-the-Record that the Term “Reproductive Health” Does NOT Include Abortion

Sep 29, 2005

Yesterday, in an official briefing before the House International Relations Committee, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan’s Chief of Staff... Read more

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Governor Schwarzenegger Preserves Marriage For Now

Sep 29, 2005

Yesterday Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 849, a bill proposed by Assemblyman Leno, (D-San Francisco), a measure that would have legalized... Read more

Pope to Mexican Bishops: Go to the roots of social, political, economic injustice; build up faithful with the Gospel

Sep 28, 2005

Speaking to the final group of Mexican bishops, in Rome for their 'ad limina' visit earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

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Pope praises consecrated men, women who 'continue work of evangelization, bear witness on all continents'

Sep 28, 2005

In a letter made public today by the Vatican, Pope Benedict praised the role of Consecrated men and women in... Read more

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Serbian President extends invitation to Pope Benedict

Sep 28, 2005

The Vatican announced today that Boris Tadic, president of the Republic of Serbia, who met with Pope Benedict XVI earlier... Read more

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Pope announces theme for World Communications Day, highlights need for cooperation with modern media

Sep 28, 2005

The Vatican announced today that the Pope has chosen, "The Media: A Network for Communication, Communion and Cooperation" as the... Read more

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Catholic Roberts becomes 17th Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court

Sep 28, 2005

After a somewhat tumultuous confirmation process, Judge John G. Roberts, a professed Catholic, is now confirmed as the 17th Supreme... Read more

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Catholic Health Association calls for medical coverage for Hurricane victims

Sep 28, 2005

Catholic organizations are urging Congress to enact legislation that will ensure that all low-income and newly impoverished hurricane victims can... Read more

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Injustice against Christians continues in Sudan, says cardinal

Sep 28, 2005

How long will it take before Western countries realize the severity of the situation for Christians in Sudan? That was... Read more

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Document banning homosexual priests is good for Church, say priests

Sep 28, 2005

The Vatican’s soon-to-be-released document, banning homosexuals from the priesthood, has caused an uproar in the press, but Catholic priests say... Read more

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Films on John Paul II to hit major networks this season

Sep 28, 2005

Two major American networks had the same idea at about the same time—both decided to produce a film about the... Read more

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Left-wing politicians block measure that would have provided benefits to unemployed mothers

Sep 28, 2005

Left-wing politicians in Spain’s House of Representatives successfully voted down a measure this week that would have given a tax... Read more

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Father Felix Varela considered one of “inventors of Cuban nationality”

Sep 28, 2005

During his induction into the Cuban Academy of Languages, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Havana, Msgr. Carlos Manuel... Read more

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Brazilian congress debates law that would legalize abortion

Sep 28, 2005

On September 27, the special secretary for Women’s Policies, Nilceia Freire, sent a proposal to the Brazilian Congress that would... Read more

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First case of conscientious objection to homosexual “marriage” in Spain

Sep 28, 2005

A lower court judge in Spain has filed the first case of conscientious objection to a Federal Court against the... Read more

Throughout sad and glorious events of history, God continually reveals His face to His people, says Pope

Sep 27, 2005

Continuing his weekly reflections on the Psalms, Pope Benedict, in today's general audience, reflected on God's continuing intervention throughout the... Read more

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European Bishops to tackle questions of evangelization in light of Vatican II

Sep 27, 2005

On Thursday, members of Bishop's conferences throughout Europe will gather in Rome to discuss the direction of the Church, and... Read more

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Biblical expert wants Bishop’s Synod to recognize Eucharist as ‘the grandeur of our lives’

Sep 27, 2005

When Bishops from around the world gather early next month for the 11th General Synod of Bishops, only two representatives... Read more

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Vatican II and the Church in the world: Archbishop Chaput challenges Catholics to live council’s vision

Sep 27, 2005

Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput opened a new lecture series being sponsored by the Archdiocese to a packed house last evening... Read more

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Catholic Action Group responds to pro-abortion lobby group

Sep 27, 2005

The orthodox, independent Catholic Action Group (CAG) has denounced a recent report by the pro-abortion Catholics for Free Choice that... Read more