Archive for April 30, 2013

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By Carl Bunderson

Videos show Gosnell practices in other abortion clinics

Newly released videos from Live Action, a pro-life advocacy group, show that doctor Kermit Gosnell's practice of murdering infants who... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Council of Europe hailed for religious freedom resolution

A resolution passed by the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly is being lauded as an important – although limited –... Read more

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Pope targets worldly Church as biggest threat

The “greatest danger” for the Church is if it becomes worldly, since this prevents her from communicating the message of... Read more

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Vatican monastery prepares for Benedict XVI's return

Benedict XVI will return to the Vatican on May 2 by helicopter, coming back the same way he left just... Read more

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Israeli president discusses Middle East conflict, invites Pope to visit

Israeli president Shimon Peres invited Pope Francis to visit the Holy Land during an April 30 meeting with him at... Read more

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Columnist blasts media for Gosnell tardiness

In a column written for Catholic News Agency, former editor-in-chief of the National Catholic Register Francis Maier has called attention... Read more

The Most Rev. Arthur J. O'Neill, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Rockford. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Rockford by Ken Ring.?w=200&h=150

Retired Illinois bishop dies after 70 years of priesthood

Bishop emeritus Arthur J. O'Neill of Rockford, Ill., died at his residence on April 27. The 95-year-old had recently celebrated... Read more

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Murdered Guatemalan bishop remembered for peace efforts

During a Mass to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Bishop Juan Jose Gerardi’s death, Archbishop Oscar Julio Vian of Guatemala... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Newark archdiocese says media 'mischaracterizing' accused priest

The Archdiocese of Newark asserts that a local publication is inaccurately portraying the continued ministry of a priest who was... Read more

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US bishops name religious freedom advocate as president's spokeswoman

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has hired religious liberty attorney and mother of six Kim Daniels as spokesperson for... Read more

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Morning-after pill to be made available over the counter

On April 30, the Food and Drug Administration approved over the counter sale of the morning-after pill Plan B One-Step... Read more

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When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

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Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

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