Archive for June 8, 2012

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Ga. Catholic parish to produce inspirational movie

The Atlanta-area St. Catherine of Siena Church is producing a movie called “Five Blocks Away” to tell the story of... Read more

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Bishops back Pakistan activist after death threat fears

The Catholic bishops of Pakistan are giving their “full solidarity and support” to Asma Jahangir, a human rights advocate in... Read more

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Official Rio World Youth Day song to be announced July 22

Organizers for the 2013 World Youth Day in Rio de Janerio announced that the official song for the event will... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Pope names two auxiliary bishops for Rockville Centre diocese

The Diocese of Rockville Centre on New York’s Long Island will receive two new auxiliary bishops following Pope Benedict XVI’s... Read more

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Mandate lawsuits stem from faith, not politics, bishop says

The Catholic Church has challenged the U.S. government's contraception mandate to protect faith, not to influence politics, Pittsburgh Bishop David... Read more

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Pope challenges European soccer stars to promote noble virtues

Pope Benedict XVI is urging those participating in soccer’s 2012 European Championship to promote “noble human values” during the tournament... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Second nationwide rally shows religious freedom movement has momentum

Speakers and attendees at religious freedom rallies across the United States stressed that Americans are committed to defending their liberties... Read more

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Women in White confident in Cardinal Ortega's diplomacy

Berta Soler, the leader of the protest group Women in White, said she trusts Havana’s archbishop will be able to... Read more