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Priests for Life supports baby burial

Jan 27, 2005

Priests for Life voiced their strong support yesterday for the activities conducted by Christians in Boulder, Colo., who for the... Read more

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UN report shows dramatic increase in contraception and divorce worldwide

Jan 27, 2005

Fertility levels have plummeted in the last 30 years while divorce rates and the use of contraceptives have increased worldwide,... Read more

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Pope encourages “real bonds of communion” between Christians of East and West

Jan 27, 2005

The Holy Father this morning extended his, "fraternal best wishes to my venerable brothers, the heads of your Churches" as... Read more

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Pope will support Armenian efforts for “solid and lasting peace”

Jan 27, 2005

This morning Pope John Paul II received Robert Kocharian, president of the Republic of Armenia to the Vatican, and recalled... Read more

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John Paul II appoints new Bishop of Wichita

Jan 27, 2005

Today, the Holy Father appointed Msgr. Michael Owen Jackels of Lincoln, Nebraska, as bishop of Wichita. Read more

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Holy See sponsoring contest to promote classical languages

Jan 27, 2005

The Holy See announced this week it will sponsor a contest for articles and reports on film and television that... Read more

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Archeologist finds evidence of Old Testament validity

Jan 27, 2005

Canadian archaeologist Russell Adams, a professor at McMaster University has recently unearthed evidence, which helps to show the historical accuracy... Read more

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New book explores Catholic on-line relationships

Jan 27, 2005

A new book recently released by Ave Maria Singles, an online service for “faith-filled, marriage-minded” Catholics, explores the stories of... Read more

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University holds conference exploring spiritual meaning of education

Jan 27, 2005

On Saturday, January 22nd, students, faculty and staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville held a unique event investigating the intellectual... Read more

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American Collegians for Life conference draws student leaders from around the U.S.

Jan 27, 2005

Last weekend, over 300 students from college and university campuses across the nation gathered at Catholic University of America in... Read more

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Mexican priest warns sects do not have a right to get rich off of God

Jan 27, 2005

The rector of the Cathedral of León, Father Jose Salome Lemus, warned this week that no religious institution has the... Read more

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Build a society based on Christian principals, says Dominican Republic bishop

Jan 27, 2005

Auxiliary Bishop Amancio Escapa of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo is encouraging the faithful to work to build a country... Read more

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Archbishop of La Paz encourages Bolivians to preserve unity and democracy in the country

Jan 27, 2005

Archbishop Edmundo Abastoflor of La Paz, Bolivia, is calling on the government and on the Bolivian people to “dialogue untiringly”... Read more

Pope calls for increased respect of elderly in Lenten message

Jan 26, 2005

The Pope used the words of Moses to express his theme for Lent 2005, which was published today in English,... Read more

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Bishops warn against moral dangers of euthanasia

Jan 26, 2005

"Loving the Lord ... means life to you and length of days" was announced today as the Holy Father’s theme... Read more

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No one may overlook the tragedy of the Holocaust, says Pope

Jan 26, 2005

Today, Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger, archbishop of Paris, read a Message from Pope John Paul at a gathering of more than... Read more

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Holy See tells Spanish Foreign Ministry that Pope clearly illustrates position of Church

Jan 26, 2005

At midday today, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls made the following declaration concerning a communique released yesterday by... Read more

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Denver men look to become a formal religious order

Jan 26, 2005

Just a few years ago, Jay Gould was a millionaire. Today, he owns virtually nothing and serves the poor in... Read more

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Mortuary apologizes after giving fetal remains to Catholic cemetery

Jan 26, 2005

A Colorado hospital will now ask its female patients where they want fetal remains to be buried, after a miscarriage,... Read more

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Catholics launch postcard campaign against same-sex marriage

Jan 26, 2005

A coalition of Quebec-based Catholic organizations launched a postcard campaign yesterday, which they hope will persuade Parliamentarians to vote against... Read more