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The "Bible for children" translated in Ottoman language to evangelize in Turkey

Dec 12, 2004

Turkish-speaking Christians now have access to a Bible for children printed in Turkish published by the international Catholic charity Aid... Read more

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Our Lady of Guadalupe honored by Catholics across U.S.

Dec 12, 2004

Catholic Latinos across the United States celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas, with... Read more

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Military hopes retreat will help recruit more priests for the army

Dec 12, 2004

The U.S. Army and its chaplains are hoping to recruit Catholic priests to serve in the Pacific theater, reported Stars... Read more

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Catholic Charities report clients' greatest need is for emergency services

Dec 12, 2004

A recent survey conducted by Catholic Charities USA has revealed that the greatest needs of the clients of local Catholic... Read more

Pain and scandal is call to conversion and deeper fidelity, Pope tells US Bishops

Dec 9, 2004

John Paul II met with bishops from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, this morning in his last encounter with... Read more

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Denver archbishop: ‘scrub’ words ‘Happy Holidays’ from Catholic vocabulary

Dec 9, 2004

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver has urged his faithful to “scrub” the expression “Happy Holidays” from Catholic vocabulary. Read more

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Canadian bishops call for more debate after Supreme Court judgment

Dec 9, 2004

The Supreme Court of Canada may have issued its judgment on same-sex marriage, but the debate isn’t over yet, said... Read more

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Secularism, unbelief in Europe must be dealt with to preserve Christian identity, Vatican authority says

Dec 9, 2004

In a speech given by Cardinal Paul Poupard, President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, today in Minsk, Belarus, he... Read more

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Vatican announces international Congress for Circus and fair workers

Dec 9, 2004

The seventh International Congress on the Pastoral Care of Circus and Amusement Park Workers organized by the Pontifical Council for... Read more

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Pro-Life demonstrators make First Amendment appeal to Supreme Court

Dec 9, 2004

Pro-life demonstrators, who were arrested at a Kansas City intersection in June 2001 because of the complaints of passers-by that... Read more

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St. Paul Cathedral's bells to toll again for Christmas

Dec 9, 2004

The bells will ring this Christmas at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Read more

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Outrage in Italy: school scraps Christmas play, replaces it with Little Red Riding Hood

Dec 9, 2004

The movement to take “Christ” out of Christmas has spread to Catholic Italy’s public schools, sparking a national debate. The... Read more

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Two rulings expected on whether public displays of Nativity are permissible

Dec 9, 2004

Two judges are expected to rule next week in separate cases on whether the Christian Nativity scene can be displayed... Read more

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OK to Civil Unions “sad day” for New Zealand, Family Life International says

Dec 9, 2004

On the passing of the Civil Union Bill into law today in New Zealand, Family Life International, New Zealand called... Read more

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Canadians want traditional family: study

Dec 9, 2004

After a Supreme Court judgment yesterday, the Canadian Liberal government is intent on legalizing same-sex marriage. This, despite the fact... Read more

Bishop Wilton Gregory, former USCCB President, new Archbishop of Atlanta

Dec 8, 2004

Pope John Paul II has named the Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, untill now Bishop of Belleville, as the sixth... Read more

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Canada’s Supreme Court issues ‘opinion’ but not ‘ruling’ in favor of same-sex marriage

Dec 8, 2004

The Supreme Court of Canada issued its judgment this morning on same-sex marriage, stating that the federal government has the... Read more

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National Shrine Rector Named West Virginia Bishop

Dec 8, 2004

Pope John Paul II has named Msgr. Michael J. Bransfield, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the... Read more

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Same-sex ‘marriage’ to become law in Canada by end of December, says justice minister

Dec 8, 2004

Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler said the federal government will move quickly to legalize same-sex marriage by the end of... Read more

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Respecting cultural differences must be balanced by protection of universal values, says Pope

Dec 8, 2004

Pope John Paul II’s Message for the 91st World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2005, made public today, insists on... Read more