Archive for January 17, 2012

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By Michelle La Rosa

Over 150 conservative leaders decide to back Santorum

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum won the support of more than 150 leaders and representatives of conservative and Christian groups... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Washington bishops say push for gay 'marriage' undermines family

Proposed gay “marriage” legislation in Washington state would add to “the forces already undermining family life today,” the state’s Catholic... Read more

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Mexican archdiocese urges candidates to avoid organized crime

The Catholic newspaper in Mexico City, Desde la Fe, is calling on Mexican presidential candidates to “distance themselves from organized... Read more

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Vatican pleased news website is popular

The Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Social Communications says it is very happy with new figures that show over 10,000 people... Read more

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Animals arrive at Vatican for annual blessing

Horses, cows, chickens and dogs were just some of the creatures that took center stage at the Vatican today for... Read more

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Priest kidnapping in Sudan heightens tensions

A truckload of attackers kidnapped two Catholic priests from their rectory in Sudan on Jan. 15, causing fears for their... Read more