Archive for June 26, 2005

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Pope appeals for a prudent driving: "life is precious and unique”

During the recitation of the Angelus yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI addressed tens of thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square.... Read more

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Benedict XVI to attend televised concert at the Vatican

In what will be his first appearance since the beginning of his pontificate in a televised performance at the Vatican,... Read more

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California court weighs three cases of parental rights of homosexual couples

California’s Supreme Court is expected to decide this summer what criteria makes a person a parent in a homosexual relationship... Read more

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Majority of doctors believe in God, new report says

Researchers were surprised to discover that a majority of physicians in the United States are religious. The results fly in... Read more

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Changes at Air Force Academy could lead to anti-Christian discrimation, expert says

The U.S. Air Force Academy intends to “stamp out evangelical openness” at its Colorado Springs campus, says Pentagon adviser Lt.... Read more

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Scientists admit failures of embryonic stem-cell research

Scientists at a conference on embryonic stem-cell research in California last week admitted that there hasn’t been much progress in... Read more

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Debate begins on Canada’s same-sex marriage bill

The debate on Canada’s same-sex marriage bill begins in the House of Commons today. The bill already passed the first... Read more

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Court allows same-sex marriage in eighth Canadian province

A court decision made New Brunswick the eighth province in Canada to allow same-sex couples to get a marriage license.  Read more

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Neurologist discredits Schiavo autopsy report, says she died ‘horrific’ death

A neurology expert has discredited several aspects of Terri Schiavo’s autopsy report, released earlier this month, saying that the main... Read more

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Expert says real focus in debate over homosexuals being lost

An expert in family issues from the University of Arkansas said last week Spaniards should be concerned about respecting the... Read more

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Supreme Court rules on government Ten Commandments displays

In the shadow of a Ten Commandments display that sits above its own courtroom, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled... Read more

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Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

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When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

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What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

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