Archive for August 15, 2008

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Anglican bishops say ‘irreconcilable differences’ driving out some of the ‘faithful'

Fourteen traditionalist bishops in the Church of England have written a letter to 1,400 clergy explaining that some faithful Anglicans... Read more

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McCain has not ruled out pro-choice running mate

Speaking on his campaign plane on Wednesday morning, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain said that some potential running... Read more

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Church cannot betray Gospel or adapt it to society, says Spanish priest

Spanish priest Father Francisco Javier Ruiz said this week that the role the Church has in today’s world is to... Read more

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Brazilian Supreme Court to consider anencephaly abortion at end of August

The Supreme Court of Brazil will consider whether to legalize abortion in cases of anencephaly at the end of August,... Read more

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Caritas Georgia and Caritas Russia working together for victims of conflict

Caritas Georgia and Caritas Russia are working together to provide assistance to the thousands of victims of who are suffering... Read more

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Episcopal Bishop clarifies nature of conversations with Catholic diocese in Texas

Responding to recent reports regarding ongoing conversations between the Episcopal and the Catholic dioceses of Fort Worth (Texas), the Episcopal... Read more

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Guatemalan lawmakers sign “Book of Life” despite harassment from abortion supporters

Led by the president of the Congress, 71 Guatemalan lawmakers signed the “Book of Life,” a document in which they... Read more

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The Blessed Mother watches over all her children, says Holy Father

Overlooking the courtyard at the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict recited the Angelus with those present for the... Read more

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Eighty-four percent of Norway Down’s syndrome diagnoses result in abortion, study claims

A newly published Norwegian study of prenatal detection of Down's syndrome, trisomy 21, claims that 84 percent of babies diagnosed... Read more

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Dutch authorities now recognizing polygamous marriages contracted abroad

Dutch authorities have recognized the marriages of Muslims who have several wives even though polygamy is banned in the Netherlands. Read more

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Pro-abortion groups target South Dakota pro-life initiative

A South Dakota initiative on the November ballot that would ban abortion except in cases of rape, incest, or a... Read more