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Pope Benedict—Life is always a choice between God and Satan, between love and selfishness.

Sep 24, 2007

On Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to Velletri, Italy where he presided over Mass and gave a... Read more

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Oklahoma priest may be canonized

Sep 24, 2007

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will officially begin next month to gather information toward the cause for canonization of a... Read more

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New Chinese archbishop recognized by the Holy See

Sep 24, 2007

The Chinese priest, Father Joseph Li Shan was appointed the Archbishop of Beijing on September 21st after receiving approval from... Read more

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Mayor tells public hearing to respect Quebec’s Catholic values

Sep 24, 2007

The Roman Catholic religion has played an important role in Quebec history and its imagery should remain in public institutions,... Read more

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Columnist stirs controversy in Uganda by calling for legalization of abortion

Sep 24, 2007

A columnist for a Ugandan newspaper has called on the government of the East African country to ignore the Catholic... Read more

Pope Benedict gives newly ordained bishops key to success for their mission

Sep 24, 2007

On Saturday morning at Pope Benedict’s summer house in Castelgandolfo, he received the bishops who have been ordained over the... Read more

Episcopal Bishop Jeffrey Steenson of Rio Grande

Episcopal bishop to become a Roman Catholic

Sep 24, 2007

Yet another Episcopal bishop has announced his intention to resign from the Episcopal Church and become a Roman Catholic. Bishop... Read more

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Dr. Dobson to Catholic leaders: don’t give up on fight for family

Sep 23, 2007

Dr. James Dobson, President of “Focus on the Family,” called on the more than 500 Catholic leaders gathered in Colorado... Read more

Archbishop Chaput: Reclaiming our Catholic Mission

Sep 23, 2007

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver gave a talk at the Legatus Conference on Thursday in Colorado Springs.  He addressed... Read more

Holy Father urges conversion in our use of material goods

Sep 23, 2007

From Castelgandolfo today, the Holy Father encouraged Christians to look out for the needy and homeless, to use worldly goods... Read more

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US Bishops Urge Elected Officials To Support DREAM Act

Sep 21, 2007

The United States bishops are calling on Congress to vote in favor of the DREAM Act. Read more

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Catholic trustees vote to allow HPV vaccine in schools

Sep 21, 2007

An increasing number of Catholic school boards across Ontario are voting in favor of allowing public health nurses to administer... Read more

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Experts propose endowment for small businesses in post-Castro Cuba

Sep 21, 2007

A Cuban-American think tank has asked the US government, the European Union and private companies to create a special fund... Read more

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Spanish archbishop denounces attempts to “monopolize knowledge”

Sep 21, 2007

Archbishop Agustin-Garcia Gasco of Valencia this week denounced attempts to “monopolize knowledge” by certain social groups. Read more

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Dominican center in Spain offers therapy to young people involved in gangs and their parents

Sep 21, 2007

The “Oikos” Center in Valencia, operated by the Dominicans, is offering therapy to families whose children have become involved in... Read more

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Lebanese bishop launches energetic call to halt destruction of country

Sep 21, 2007

Maronite Bishop Bechara Rai of Byblos (Lebanon) has strongly condemned the recent attack in Beirut that took the lives of... Read more

Rotary Club criticized for supporting pro-abortion groups and promoting population control

Sep 21, 2007

The Rotary Club is an organization that is most often associated with its drive to end polio. However, in a... Read more

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New Jersey attacks religious freedom of Methodist campground

Sep 21, 2007

The state of New Jersey denied the tax-exempt status of part of a Methodist campground because it has refused to... Read more

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Amnesty organizes worldwide protest against Nicaragua’s sodomy law

Sep 21, 2007

Amnesty International has expanded its mission to gay rights issues and has demanded that Nicaragua to repeal its sodomy law.  Read more

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Catholic Charities USA Issues New Emergency Assistance Grants to Catholic Charities in Oklahoma City and Brooklyn

Sep 21, 2007

To help local Catholic Charities agencies with their recovery efforts from recent disasters in their communities, Catholic Charities USA's Office... Read more