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Pontifical University announces conference on “The Passion of the Christ” at the Vatican

Mar 4, 2004

Bishop Piero Coda, consulter of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and professor at the Lateran University, announced that the... Read more

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Forgiveness, strength in 'The Passion' essential to deal with crisis, says bishop

Mar 4, 2004

Forgiveness and strength, as demonstrated by Jesus and Mary in Mel Gibson’s film, “The Passion of the Christ”, are necessary... Read more

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Annan supports of abortion advocates, raises questions of objectivity: C-FAM

Mar 4, 2004

The UN Secretary General called an international coalition that advocates abortion on demand for women and girls a “shining example”,... Read more

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Judge rules against removal of anti-Catholic statue on university campus

Mar 4, 2004

A federal judge in Kansas has ruled that Washburn University did not violate the constitution by prominently displaying a sculpture... Read more

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Bishops condemn violence and call Venezuelans to “reflection and peace” during crisis

Mar 4, 2004

The Bishops Conference of Venezuela is calling for an immediate end to the outbreak of violence in the last several... Read more

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Pro-life group seeks to stop spread of abortion pill in Mexico

Mar 4, 2004

A leading Mexican pro-life group, supported by bishops and lawmakers, has asked for a court injunction against the government’s new... Read more

Liturgy becomes corrupt if it is turned into a “show”, warns Cardinal Ratzinger

Mar 3, 2004

In an interview published in the Spanish daily “La Razón,” Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine... Read more

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Another Papal trip to Poland?

Mar 3, 2004

After meeting with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, the Arcbishop of Warsaw, Cardinal Jozef Glemp, said the Pope... Read more

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Same-sex marriage still illegal despite local initiatives: Spitzer

Mar 3, 2004

In light of some 25 same-sex marriages performed by municipal officials, New York's attorney general affirmed yesterday that current state... Read more

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‘The Passion’ needed for young generation to ‘get it’

Mar 3, 2004

Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” is what today’s generation of youth needs to understand Christ’s message, said the... Read more

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O'Malley draws flock of hundreds at church

Mar 3, 2004

Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley of Boston celebrated a mass of reconciliation at St. Mary’s church last weekend. The parish, which... Read more

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Bishops of Costa Rica say information about treaty with United States should not be politicized

Mar 3, 2004

The Bishops of Costa Rica called on supporters and critics of the free trade agreement between that country and the... Read more

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Catholic Charities says court fails to support religious freedom

Mar 2, 2004

 The California Catholic Conference is not backing down after the state’s highest court ruled March 1 that Catholic Charities, Inc.... Read more

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New translations, more sales for Pope’s book of poems

Mar 2, 2004

Pope John Paul II’s most recent book of poetry has sold more than 600,000 copies and will soon be released... Read more

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Beatification of “father of Europe” possible during coming Papal visit to France

Mar 2, 2004

The French daily “Le Figaro” is reporting that Pope John Paul II could beatify the late French Prime Minister, Robert... Read more

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German bishops call for reference to God in EU Constitution

Mar 2, 2004

On Monday the president of the German Bishops Conference, Cardinal Karl Lehman, called for the inclusion of a reference to... Read more

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Rebels killed archbishop, says government report

Mar 2, 2004

Burundian rebels assassinated Archbishop Michael Courtney Dec. 29 since his car was flying the Vatican flag, states a recent draft... Read more

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Bishops of Nicaragua call on faithful to receive littlest ones with love this Lent

Mar 2, 2004

Following upon the Lenten message of Pope John Paul II, the Bishops Conference of Nicaragua is inviting the faithful to... Read more

Pro-life group: Bishops should oppose decision forcing Catholic Charities to provide contraception

Mar 1, 2004

The American Life League (ALL) issued on Monday an urgent statement calling on bishops to oppose yesterday’s California Supreme Court... Read more

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Cardinal of New York: “Go to see The Passion”

Mar 1, 2004

The Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Edward Egan, has urged parishioners to see Mel Gibson's blockbuster “The Passion of the... Read more