Archive for November 8, 2012

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By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic conference regrets failure of Calif. death penalty repeal

The California Catholic Conference says it regrets the failure of a state ballot measure to repeal the death penalty, but... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

After marriage setbacks, Catholic leaders disappointed but committed

Despite several narrow defeats at the ballot box on Nov. 6, marriage defenders say they remain dedicated to promoting and... Read more

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Church in Guatemala reaches out to earthquake victims

A relief network operated by the local Catholic Church has launched operations to help the victims of a Nov. 7... Read more

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US bishops' meeting to focus on preaching, new media

At their upcoming general assembly, the U.S. bishops are slated to discuss the issues of how to preach more effectively,... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Calif. religious brothers release Gregorian chant album

The Norbertine brothers of St. Michael's Abbey in Calif. have shared the beauty of Gregorian chant by releasing a new... Read more

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Cuban archbishop encourages trust in God after Hurricane Sandy

The president of the Cuban Bishops' Conference said the Church is doing everything possible to help the thousands of victims... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic vote results show need for teaching the faith

Divisions in the Catholic vote for president show the continued importance of “educating Catholics about our own faith,” said analyst... Read more

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Pope calls faith, reason dialogue essential to human freedom

Pope Benedict XVI said cooperation between science and faith is necessary for world peace and man's destiny, as he addressed... Read more