Archive for March 23, 2006

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Catholic agencies say poverty ‘assaults millions’

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services presented their priorities for 2007 foreign assistance to the House... Read more

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Italian police investigate weeping Madonna

Police are investigating the case of a statue of the Virgin Mary, which reportedly wept tears of blood last week.... Read more

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Conference considers worldwide ‘war on Christians’

A conference next week promises to address Christian singling out around the world and in the media. The conference, called... Read more

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New Zealand Catholics outraged by South Park episode

The Catholic Church in New Zealand is lodging an official complaint with the country’s Broadcasting Standards Authority after a television... Read more

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Bedside priest prepares for one year anniversary of Terri Schiavo death

Fr. Frank Pavone was by Terri Schiavo’s bedside just before she died one year ago next Friday.  Read more

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Pope Benedict: New cardinals now share more intensely in the mystery of Christ, the sufferings of Christ

The Church’s College of Cardinals now has 15 new members among its ranks. This morning, Pope Benedict XVI created the... Read more

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Vatican outlines Thursday discussions between Pope, Cardinals

Today, the Vatican released the official account of Thurday’s Day of Prayer and Reflection, in which Pope Benedict and members... Read more

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Muslims oppose new film about Jesus by Orthodox Christian

Muslims are expressing their opposition to plans by an Egyptian Orthodox Christian to make the first movie in Arabic about... Read more

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Archbishop says families are ‘the poor of today’, deserve greater charity

In his weekly pastoral letter, Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, said greater charity must be shown to those families... Read more

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Human Rights Watch demands Mexico legalize abortion

In a report posted on the group’s website, the pro-abortion organization Human Rights Watch is demanding that Mexican leaders provide... Read more

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Multi-lingual rosary to be offered in memory of John Paul II

Hundreds of Catholics are expected to gather at the Shrine of Schönstatt in Germany on April 2nd--the one-year anniversary of... Read more

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International law firm offering financial assistance for Afghan Christian convert facing death

The U.S.-based Becket Fund, an international law firm dedicated to the protection of religious freedom is offering financial assistance for... Read more

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