Archive for April 6, 2006

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Expert says changing Islamic mentality requires enormous educational effort

Father Khalil Samir, a professor at the Oriental Pontifical Institute of Rome and St. Joseph’s University of Beirut, said this... Read more

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Vatican Nuncio demands Radio Maria stay out of Poland’s politics

In a letter sent this week to the bishops of Poland and to the provincial superior of the Redemptorist community... Read more

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Holy Week speaks to culture in its most profound roots, says Spanish archbishop

In his weekly pastoral letter, Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, said that “what we relive in Holy Week always... Read more

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Cardinal launches prayer appeal for Mexico and Latin America

While celebrating Mass at the archdiocesan cathedral on April 2nd, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City launched a massive... Read more

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Catholics shocked by Notre Dame president’s turnaround on ‘Vagina Monologues’

Following his own strong words denouncing the play in January, many Catholics have responded with dismay to the decision of... Read more

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Connecticut bishops claim bias in state legislature

Connecticut’s three Catholic bishops said Wednesday they believe the Church is under fire in the state legislature, where there have... Read more

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LA group to bring relics to hurricane-ravaged area, calls for national prayer

A Los-Angeles group will make a pilgrimage through the hurricane-ravaged Gulf States with its collection of relics of Christ’s passion.  Read more

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Pope to youth: Life is a great adventure, dare to believe that God will not abandon you

Throngs of young people from around the Diocese of Rome gathered in St. Peter’s Square yesterday evening to meet with... Read more

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Immigration bill does not criminalize assistance efforts, say legislators

A group of legislators are striving to assure the U.S. Catholic bishops that a new and much criticized immigration reform... Read more

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President Bush praises Church as voice for human dignity at National Catholic prayer breakfast

This morning in the nation’s capital, Catholic and political leaders from around the U.S. gathered for the annual National Catholic... Read more

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Experts skeptical of new ‘Gospel of Judas’

The Gospel of Judas, a manuscript which experts believe may date back to the 2nd century, and suggests that Judas... Read more