Archive for February 15, 2011

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By Marianne Medlin

Hopes for pro-life pregnancy initiative brighter under new Kansas governor

A crisis pregnancy program in Kansas is facing a brighter future under Gov. Sam Brownback, who's made it a priority... Read more

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Chart-topping Confession app draws Catholic and non-Catholic interest

Sales of Little iApps' new iPhone “Confession” application have exceeded the developers' expectations, with the program rising to the top... Read more

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Peruvian archbishop urges political candidates to outline positions on moral issues

Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura, Peru is calling on the country's presidential and congressional candidates to clearly outline their... Read more

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Monstrance with Blessed Sacrament stolen from parish in Spain

Two individuals stole a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament from a parish located in Majadahonda, a suburb of Madrid, Spain.  Read more

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Mexican bishop emphasizes irreplaceable value of the family in society

Bishop Francisco Chavolla Ramos of Toluca, Mexico is reminding Catholics that Pope Benedict XVI has called for prayers for families... Read more

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Budget cuts must protect poor and vulnerable, say US bishops

A group of more than 300 Catholic leaders met with members of Congress on Feb. 15, to share a message... Read more

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German bishops see recycled ideas in theologians' 'reform' letter

Increasing numbers of European theologians have signed onto a set of proposals they say will “renew” the struggling German Church.... Read more