Archive for April 16, 2006

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Investigative report provides little-known facts about Gospel of Judas phenomenon

The Gospel of Judas, a third-century manuscript unearthed in Egypt three decades ago, is surrounded by questionable circumstances. A report... Read more

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Gospel of Judas is a Gnostic gospel of little value to Christians, says analyst

The latest media frenzy over the Gospel of Judas reveals “the [secular] media's profound ignorance of ancient history,” says Brian... Read more

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One dead after attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt

About 600 Christians demonstrated against what they consider government indifference to sectarian attacks after a Coptic Christian was fatally stabbed... Read more

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900 New Englanders find new spiritual home in Catholic Church

Two New England states welcomed the largest number of new Catholics this Easter Vigil since the priest sex abuse scandal... Read more

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Opus Dei officials apologize for controversial Muslim cartoon in affiliate magazine

Officials at the Rome headquarters of Opus Dei have expressed their regret at the recent publication of a cartoon depicting... Read more

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International experts to analyze latest discoveries on Shroud of Turin

Scientists from around the world are scheduled to gather at the Catholic University of Valencia, Spain, April 29-May 1 for... Read more

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Benedict XVI receives birthday greetings from around the world

Coinciding with Easter Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his 79th birthday yesterday, receiving greetings and well-wishes from around the world.  Read more

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On first Easter Mass, Pope Benedict calls for peace in Iraq, Holy Land, resolution of nuclear crises

As Pope Benedict XVI yesterday celebrated his first Easter Mass since becoming pontiff last year, he called for a peaceful... Read more

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Pope calls Catholics to be like ‘living stones to build the Holy Church’

Today, Pope Benedict prayed the Easter Marian prayer, the “Regina Caeli”, from his residence of Castelgandolfo, where he invited the... Read more

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Benedict XVI gives 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing, calling humanity not to have fear

After presiding over Easter Sunday Mass yesterday at Saint Peters Square, Pope Benedict gave his message “Urbi et Orbi”, (to... Read more