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Dialogue should not end up being monologue, Venezuelan archbishop warns

Sep 3, 2007

Archbishop Robert Luckert of Coro and vice president of the Venezuelan Bishops Conference, said last week, “At this moment of... Read more

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Kenyan archbishop ordains US priests for new conservative Anglican church

Sep 3, 2007

Two Episcopal priests, who split from the Episcopal Church over its acceptance of homosexual bishops, have been consecrated bishops for... Read more

Pope Benedict says to react urgently to create a strong bond between man and the land

Sep 2, 2007

On Saturday, the Italian Church sponsored its annual “Saving Creation Day” in Loreto, Italy. Pope Benedict helped mark the day... Read more

Pope Benedict to the youth: Do not follow the path of pride, rather, follow the path of humility

Sep 2, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI has appealed to young people not to follow the ways of the world but rather follow the... Read more

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Cardinal Schönborn: “The Pope’s message to us will be captivating”

Aug 31, 2007

Commenting on the upcoming visit to Austria by Pope Benedict XVI, the archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn said he... Read more

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Politicians say Masons behind investigation of the Church in Italy

Aug 31, 2007

Italian officials and politicians have accused “radical and Masonic” groups of being behind the threats by the European Commission to... Read more

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Church in Mexico presents Declaration of Human Rights of the Unborn

Aug 31, 2007

The Church in Mexico, together with various lawmakers, politicians, civil organizations and parents, has signed the Declaration of Human Rights... Read more

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Spanish class sparks “white power” debate in Colorado high school

Aug 31, 2007

Earlier this week, a simple question in a Spanish II class in Broomfield, Colorado triggered a heated discussion regarding immigration... Read more

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Pope to visit Naples in October

Aug 31, 2007

In addition to his upcoming visits to Loreto and Austria, Pope Benedict XVI will also visit the city of Naples... Read more

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Final word is in for World Youth Day papal Mass location

Aug 31, 2007

The head of the provincial government of New South Wales, Premier Morris Iemma, has ruled out moving next year's World... Read more

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Christ-like bin Laden image stirs debate in Australia

Aug 31, 2007

Australians are in a stir over artwork depicting Osama bin Laden in a Christ-like pose and a statue of the... Read more

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Zimbabwe's bishops rally behind accused archbishop

Aug 31, 2007

The embattled Archbishop of Bulawayo, Pius Ncube, has received the backing of his fellow Zimbabwean bishops.  The show of support... Read more

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Clock running out on Episcopal Church

Aug 31, 2007

As of yesterday, the Episcopal Church had only one month left to respond to the requests of the Anglican primates,... Read more

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Visit of Pope John Paul II to San Antonio, TX to be commemorated

Aug 31, 2007

Commemorating Pope John Paul II’s historic visit to the Alamo city, an exhibit to mark the 20th anniversary of the... Read more

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President of Creighton reveals why pro-assisted suicide speaker was turned away

Aug 31, 2007

The president of Creighton University said the decision to cancel the speaking engagement of an assisted suicide advocate was not... Read more

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Pro-life movie "Bella" to be released nationwide Oct. 26

Aug 30, 2007

Roadside Attractions, an independent film distribution company, has purchased the rights to the movie, “Bella,” the recent winner of the... Read more

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Second priest released from detainment, diagnosed with heart conditions

Aug 30, 2007

The diocesan chancellor of the underground Catholic community in Wenzhou, eastern China, was released Aug. 24, after an 11-month detainment,... Read more

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Bishop says university plan to distribute abortion pill “immoral”

Aug 30, 2007

Auxiliary Bishop Antonio Marino of La Plata warned this week that the National University of La Plata is committing an... Read more

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Pro-Life group rejects distribution of abortion pill at university campus

Aug 30, 2007

In a strongly worded statement, the organization “Pro-Vida” [For-Life] in Argentina has criticized a decision by officials of the National... Read more

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Evangelicals in Guatemala throw support behind party of retired general

Aug 30, 2007

The National Association of Evangelical Ministers of Guatemala has taken the controversial step to politically back retired General Otto Perez... Read more