Archive for March 24, 2012

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Transplant strengthens priest's heart, faith

On the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, the Church celebrates the opening of St. Paul’s heart to the... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Contraception mandate violates federal law, say legal experts

Legal experts believe that the Obama administration’s contraception mandate fails to meet requirements needed to limit freedom of religion under... Read more

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Neighborhood rallies against plan to build strip club near convent

More than 500 people gathered in prayer and protest in Chicago's suburb of Stone Park on March 22, raising their... Read more

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Pope's first Mexican address offers encouragement to faithful

At 4:12 pm local time on March 23, Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Mexico for his first visit to a... Read more

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Pope's use of cane is nothing new, Vatican clarifies

Pope Benedict XVI's use of a cane during his trip to Mexico is not a new development or a sign... Read more

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In Guanajuato, Pope Benedict delivers 'lost' message of John Paul II

Pope Benedict has delivered a message to the people of Guanajuato from his predecessor Blessed John Paul II, which was... Read more

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At Guanajuato Airport, Catholics overjoyed by Pope's Mexico visit

Catholics at Guanajuato Airport were joyful, proud, and thankful for the chance to welcome Pope Benedict XVI on his first... Read more

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Pope offers his blessing to handicapped children in Mexico

Following his first speech in Mexico on March 23, Pope Benedict XVI drew near to the faithful who awaited him... Read more

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Thousands of Catholic youth await Pope Benedict at Miraflores School

Outside Miraflores School, where Pope Benedict XVI is staying in the Mexican city of León, thousands of young people have... Read more