Archive for July 30, 2010

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Catholic League, Ignatius Press file brief in University of California lawsuit on course standards

Attorneys representing the Catholic League and Ignatius Press have filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit alleging that the California... Read more

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Prayer must open heart and mind to God, Cardinal Pell explains

Prayer is more than talking to God, but more specifically the opening of our heart and mind to God, Cardinal... Read more

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Congressmen to propose government-wide ban on taxpayer-funded abortion

On Thursday Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) were scheduled to introduce legislation which would establish a permanent... Read more

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Benedict XVI reflects on Pope's role in the Church

Nobody could lead the Church without the assistance of God, said Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday. After seeing a film... Read more

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Caritas gives nearly $168,000 to aid projects in Peru

Caritas Spain recently approved a donation of $167,700 for farming aid in Peru in order to boost child nutrition in... Read more

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Young missionaries to gather in Ecuador to evangelize and serve

The Technological University of Loja in Ecuador announced that the 2010 Idente Mission titled, “Disciples and Missionaries of Christ, Let’s... Read more

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Pope praying for unemployed in August

On Friday, the Vatican released Pope Benedict XVI's prayer intentions for the month of August. In his intentions, the Pontiff... Read more

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Catholic priest found dead in Mexico

Local authorities have reported that a priest, Fr. Carlos Salvador Wotto, was found dead at the parish of Our Lady... Read more

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Cardinal Newman's official beatification biography set for September release

The biography written as part of Cardinal John Henry Newman's cause for canonization will be released at a conference in... Read more

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No members of Spanish committee on maternal health are pro-life, organization charges

The president of Professionals for Ethics (PPE) in Catalonia, Ramon Novella, denounced the government of the Spanish region because it... Read more

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Former Swiss Guard reflects on 15 years of service

An interview with former Swiss Guard Joseph Schmidt, was released this week in which he addressed the meaning behind his... Read more