Archive for October 31, 2004

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Remembering Christian roots "fundamental" for Europe’s future, says Pope after Buttiglione steps down

After praying the Angelus with the faithful gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope John Paul II stressed the... Read more

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Thousands turn out for the D.C. funeral of Cardinal Hickey

More than 2,500 gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Oct. 30 for the funeral... Read more

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Pope to meet with Iraqi PM at Vatican

Pope John Paul II is to receive Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi in a private audience at the Vatican on... Read more

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Spokane diocese may face bankruptcy

The Diocese of Spokane may file for bankruptcy protection if attorneys do not reach a settlement with 28 alleged victims... Read more

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Controversial new book gives Church views on sex

A controversial new book is encouraging married Catholics to make love more often in an effort to offset "impotence and... Read more

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Catholic vote should be based on issue of abortion and same-sex marriage, says bishop

Bishop David A. Zubik of Green Bay issued a note in church bulletins this week urging Catholics to vote in... Read more

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Pope to return relics to Orthodox Church after 800 years

Pope John Paul II will return the relics of two of the Great Doctors of the Church, Saint John Chrysostom... Read more

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Iraqi Christians thankful for Pope’s concern

The Vatican News Agency Fides reported last week Christians in Iraq have expressed their gratitude to Pope John Paul II... Read more

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Spanish bishops slam government approval of assisted reproduction law

In response to government approval of law that allows the “production” of embryos with practically no restrictions and opens the... Read more

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Colombian government offers to negotiate with rebels at Apostolic Nunciature

The Vice President of the Bishops Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Augusto Castro, called on the Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia... Read more

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Archbishop calls on Uruguayans to fulfill their civic duty

Archbishop Nicolas Cotugno of Montevideo, Uruguay, reminded citizens who went to the polls yesterday to elect a new president that... Read more

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