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Satanic group defaces Cathedral of Linares in Chile

Aug 2, 2004

A group of Satanists vandalized the Cathedral of Linares in Chile this weekend, drawing satanic symbols on the walls and... Read more

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Democrats’ religion advisor wants ‘under God’ out of the pledge, CL claims

Aug 2, 2004

The Catholic League is claiming that the ordained minister, newly appointed by the Democratic National Committee as the senior advisor... Read more

Pope expresses grave concern, sadness after attacks on churches in Iraq

Aug 1, 2004

Pope John Paul II offered prayers for the victims of yesterday’s church bombings in Iraq and called for an end... Read more

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USCCB praises Vatican document on collaboration between men and women

Aug 1, 2004

The new Vatican document on the collaboration of men and women is "a timely reminder of both the equality of... Read more

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Pope remembers heroism of Polish fighters during WWII uprising

Aug 1, 2004

The Vatican Press office released a letter today, which Pope John Paul II sent to his native Poland on the... Read more

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Bishop blames massive attack against Iraqi Christians to ‘foreign fanatics’

Aug 1, 2004

Fourteen Iraqi Christians were believed dead last night at least 60 wounded in Baghdad and Mosul and after car bombs... Read more

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Press report highlights ‘new breed of priests’ loyal to Pope John Paul

Aug 1, 2004

The Los Angeles Times published a long report yesterday, highlighting a “new breed” of younger priests, who are loyal to... Read more

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Charismatic priest-musician to build largest church in Brazil

Aug 1, 2004

Popular priest, musician and charismatic leader, Fr. Marcelo Rossi, of the Diocese of Santo Amaro in Brazil, will build the... Read more

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Study confirms “modern” contraceptive pills are dangerous for women

Aug 1, 2004

A recent study by prominent medical organizations has determined that the latest contraceptive pills continue to pose a risk for... Read more

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Argentinean Archbishop issues statement on alleged Marian apparitions

Aug 1, 2004

Archbishop Jose Maria Arancibia of Mendoza, Argentina, has published a statement clarifying the official position of the Archdiocese regarding “supposed... Read more

Vatican releases letter on Feminsm and “Gender” ideology

Jul 30, 2004

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released today the “Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on... Read more

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Paulist priest addressing closing of DNC says he is personally opposed to abortion

Jul 29, 2004

Fr. John B. Ardis, the director of the Paulist Center in Boston, who gave the benediction at  yesterday’s closing session... Read more

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Pope sends telegram with condolences for gas explosion in Belgium

Jul 29, 2004

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State, has sent a telegram on behalf of Pope John Paul II to Archbishop... Read more

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Former USCCB employee says he was forced out because of Kerry support

Jul 29, 2004

An alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention says he was ousted from his job at the U.S. Conference of... Read more

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Lesbian couple sues Catholic school, parish in Oregon

Jul 29, 2004

A local lesbian couple has decided to file a lawsuit against a Catholic school and the local Catholic parish after... Read more

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U.S. urged to press China on religious freedom

Jul 29, 2004

Freedom House’s Center for Religious Freedom is urging U.S. delegates at this weekend’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Singapore... Read more

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Pro-life retreat planned for seminarians

Jul 29, 2004

Priests for Life will hold its annual national retreat for seminarians next month, from Aug. 10 to 17, at the... Read more

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Archbishop calls for acceptance of Muslims without losing Spain’s religious identity

Jul 29, 2004

Archbishop Luis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona, Spain, underscored this week the need to harmonize the rights of Muslim immigrants with... Read more

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Brazilian bishop says strengthening the faith more important than “combating” sects

Jul 29, 2004

Bishop Fernando Legal, SDB, of Sao Miguel Paulista in southern Brazil, said this week it is more important to strengthen... Read more

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Vatican's congregation to publish document confronting feminism, "gender" ideology

Jul 28, 2004

On Saturday, July 31, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith will publish a document that confronts confusions generated... Read more