Archive for May 1, 2009

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Support for legal abortion drops in U.S.

A new poll from the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press shows a significant drop in Americans’... Read more

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Bishop Martino asks Sen. Casey to reflect on ‘inconsistent’ pro-life record

In response to U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, Jr.’s “inconsistent” record on pro-life issues, Bishop of Scranton Joseph F. Martino, has... Read more

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Brazilian bishops reiterate Church’s teachings on priesthood

The Catholic Conference of Bishops of Brazil announced a new statement on priestly formation has been approved during its 47th... Read more

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NY governor offends religious leaders with gay ‘marriage’ explanation

This week New York Governor David Paterson attended a gay pride rally and lashed out at religious leaders for opposing... Read more

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Souter retirement reignites battle for judiciary

Supreme Court Justice David Souter plans to retire from his seat on the country's highest court when it completes its... Read more

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Mexican archbishop reiterates 'dependence on God' amidst flu epidemic

In a statement released this week, Archbishop Jose Fernandez Arteaga of Chihuahua, Mexico reflected on the health crisis facing the... Read more

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Survey finds church-going Catholics more likely to disapprove of ND Obama invite

While Catholics have mixed reviews regarding President Obama’s invite to speak at Notre Dame, research released by the Pew Forum... Read more

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Uribe’s visit with Pope will foster peace in Colombia, says Cardinal Castrillon

Before meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Thursday, President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia attended a Mass celebrated... Read more

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World’s oldest Benedictine monk dies at 108

The world’s oldest Benedictine monk died in Indiana on Wednesday at the age of 108. Read more