Archive for February 9, 2004

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Synthesis of Catechism of the Catholic Church ready for review

The first draft of a summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which hundreds of bishops around the world... Read more

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Vatican announces seven canonizations, including pro-life mother

The Vatican press office announced that on Thursday, February 19, an Ordinary Public Consistory will be held to announce the... Read more

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Pope appoints new Bishop for Portland, Maine

Pope John Paul II appointed as the new Bishop of Portland, Maine, the Most Reverend Richard Joseph Malone, Auxiliary of... Read more

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The Vatican celebrates 75 years of recovering sovereign status

Tomorrow is a holiday in the Vatican as this tiny city-state celebrates the 75th anniversary of the signing of the... Read more

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‘The Passion’ should not affect Jewish-Catholic relations, says Archbishop Chaput

Members of the Jewish and Catholic faith have the right to differ over “The Passion of the Christ” but that... Read more

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'Popetown' cartoon may be too controversial for broadcast BBC admits

Sources connected with the BBC say that Popetown may be too controversial to be broadcast after thousands of viewers complained... Read more

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Mexican bishops to propose sex-ed based on chastity

The Bishops Conference of Mexico has announced that it will soon issue a program which will allow for the education... Read more

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Poll reveals Church is the most trustworthy organization in Venezuela

According to a national poll carried out during October and September of 2003 by researchers at the Simón Bolívar University,... Read more

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Abortion organizations in Perú demand Health Minister suspend “defense of life”

In a revealing letter addressed to Peru’s Health Minister, Alvaro Vida Rivadeneyra, a group of feminist and abortion organizations have... Read more