Archive for September 27, 2012

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By Carl Bunderson

Book busts myths about Church teaching on hot topics

Dr. Christopher Kaczor's new book addresses some of the most widely-held myths about the Catholic Church and its teachings, tackling... Read more

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Bishop Paprocki warns of 'intrinsic evils' in Democratic platform

Drawing particular attention to the Democratic Party platform’s support for “intrinsic evils” like abortion and “same-sex marriage,” Bishop Thomas J.... Read more

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Pope to Catholic politicians: seek the common good

At the end of his general audience on Sept. 26, Pope Benedict called on Catholic politicians to work for the... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Ivory smuggling charge against priest reveals abuse investigation

A National Geographic story on ivory smuggling has renewed focus on a prominent Philippines priest accused of sexual abuse in... Read more

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Video shows Cuban government harassing women dissidents

Cuban dissident group Women in White has denounced state police for harassing them as they were trying to leave their... Read more

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Pope's former butler could face four years in prison

The trial of Pope Benedict's former butler, Paolo Gabriele, will begin Sept. 29 as he faces up to four years... Read more

Canon lawyer Ed Peters, who teaches at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Mich.?w=200&h=150

Canon lawyer: German Church tax dispute needs more reflection

A leading canon lawyer has called for further reflection on the German Church’s decision to refuse the sacraments and Christian... Read more

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Commentators say pro-Obama Catholics misrepresent record

The Catholic commentators Deacon Keith Fournier and Deal Hudson, in their new column to run daily through the upcoming elections,... Read more