Archive for May 12, 2010

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Hundreds join KC bishops in witness for life

For the third year in a row, Kansas City, Kansas Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Kansas City – St. Joseph... Read more

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Cardinal O'Brien shares hopes for upcoming UK papal visit

In an exclusive interview with CNA, Cardinal Keith O'Brien discussed hopes and plans for the Pope's upcoming trip to the... Read more

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Five Denver men overjoyed as priestly ordinations approach

Although the image of the Catholic priest has been tarnished lately by the sex abuse scandal, the Archdiocese of Denver has... Read more

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Mojave Desert Cross torn down by vandals after surviving court challenge

The 76-year-old Mojave Desert Cross, a veterans’ memorial which survived a federal court order to remove it from the Mojave... Read more

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Lafayette Catholics receive new bishop from Pope Benedict

The Holy Father appointed Msgr. Timothy Doherty as bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, Indiana on Wednesday, while simultaneously accepting... Read more

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Church has mission of truth in increasingly secular society, Pope tells Portuguese

This morning in Lisbon, Pope Benedict emphasized the importance of truth and tradition to culture while speaking to a large... Read more

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Portuguese soccer champions present Benedict XVI with team jersey

Prior to Mass in Lisbon on Tuesday, the current champions of the Portugal's soccer league gave Pope Benedict the team's jersey... Read more

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Bolivian president to meet with Benedict XVI on May 17

President of Bolivia, Evo Morales will meet with Pope Benedict at the Vatican on May 17, confirmed Bolivia's Minister of... Read more

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Mary crowned with 'bullet' of our sufferings, Benedict XVI says in Fatima

"It is a profound consolation to know that you are crowned not only with the silver and gold of our... Read more

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Vatican II laid foundation for authentic renewal, declares Pope Benedict

In Portugal on Wednesday, the Holy Father highlighted the importance of the Second Vatican Council in bringing the Church into... Read more

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Colombian doctor suspended for not performing abortion on minor

Colombia’s Attorney General, Alejandro Ordonez Maldonado, recently called on the country’s Constitutional Court to protect the fundamental rights of Dr.... Read more

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Dissidents challenge Cuban government to publish Varela Project

The director of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, challenged the Castro regime to publish the Varela Project and “to... Read more

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Rep. who supported health care bill loses primary following pro-life initiative

After a campaign run by a pro-life activist group that targeted pro-life members of congress who supported the health care... Read more

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Making God visible is highest priority today, Pope says at vigil

We must not be afraid to share our faith, said Pope Benedict XVI from the shrine of Our Lady of... Read more

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Benedict XVI exhorts priests to be faithful to Catholic Church

Drawing inspiration from the Year for Priests, the Pope emphasized the importance of new vocations and fidelity to one's vocation... Read more

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Pope consecrates priests of the world to Immaculate Heart of Mary

After praying Vespers this evening in Fatima, Pope Benedict XVIconsecrated the priests of the world to the Immaculate Heart of... Read more

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Catholic bishops warn Kenyan constitution would allow abortion on demand

The proposed Constitution of Kenya is “fundamentally flawed” because it paves the way for “abortion on demand” and recognizes Muslim... Read more