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Papal trip will give boost to Church in Austria, says Cardinal Schonborn

Aug 16, 2007

The archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal Christoph Schonborn, said this week he hopes the Pope’s visit to Austria in September will... Read more

Pope Benedict draws hope for the Church from the book of Revelation

Aug 16, 2007

Benedict XVI celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, yesterday at St. Thomas of Villanova parish... Read more

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Catholic media group to launch ambitious website

Aug 15, 2007

On September 1, the digital world will see the launch of a new Catholic media initiative called Insidecatholic.com. The new... Read more

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PRI uses videos to expose use of US taxpayer dollars to fund abortion overseas

Aug 15, 2007

A pro-life organization has launched an initiative to put an end to U.S. taxpayer support for abortions abroad. Read more

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U.S. Lutheran vote to refrain from disciplining gay clergy

Aug 15, 2007

The nation's largest Lutheran denomination passed a measure on Saturday calling on church leaders to "refrain from or demonstrate restraint"... Read more

Archbishop announces schedule of Pope’s trip to Loreto

Aug 15, 2007

Archbishop Gianni Danzi of Loreto has announced details of the Pope’s schedule for his visit to Loreto on September 1... Read more

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Father Bossi says work of evangelization will go on in Philippines despite risks

Aug 15, 2007

Father Giancarlo Bossi of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missionaries (PIFM), who was released last July 19 after being held... Read more

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Man in Iran lashed for being Christian

Aug 15, 2007

Iranian authorities lashed a man 34 times after a copy of the Gospel was found in his car, according to... Read more

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Diocese of Palencia will open Family Counseling Center in September

Aug 15, 2007

Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla Aguirre of Palencia (Spain) announced this week the diocese would open its Family Counseling Center next... Read more

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Archbishop denounces “Catholics” who fight against Church teaching

Aug 15, 2007

During a recent radio program, Archbishop Domingo Salvador Castagna of Corrientes (Argentina) denounced those who claim to be Catholic yet... Read more

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Journalist “hired” to attack the Church in Mexico challenged to back up claims

Aug 15, 2007

The Cardinal of Mexico City, Norberto Rivera, has been asked to provide information about a sexual abuse case in Los... Read more

"The protection of Mary accompanies us throughout our lives"--Pope Benedict XVI

Aug 15, 2007

“The protection of Mary accompanies you throughout your life”, the Pope reminded the faithful today, before reciting the Angelus prayer... Read more

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Dutch bishop says Christians should call God ‘Allah’

Aug 15, 2007

Bishop Martinus Muskens of Breda, Netherlands, suggested in an interview with Radio Netherlands that Christians should refer to God as... Read more

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Drug trade endangering future of Argentina, warns archbishop

Aug 14, 2007

In the wake of a growing murder rate in the cities of Argentina, Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata warned... Read more

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Catholic author pens adventure novel that combines faith and fantasy

Aug 14, 2007

It’s been quite some time since an original adventure series was penned and even longer since a Catholic one was written.... Read more

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Christian Liberation Movement denounces death threats against political prisoners

Aug 14, 2007

The president of the Christian Liberation Movement in Cuba, Oswaldo Paya, has sent an open letter to the public denouncing... Read more

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First cloistered Benedictine monastery inaugurated in Indonesia

Aug 14, 2007

The first cloistered Benedictine monastery has been inaugurated in Indonesia, in the western city of Kupang. The monastery is the... Read more

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Archbishop of Guadalajara calls for respect of freedom of expression regarding ineffectiveness of condoms

Aug 14, 2007

The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, El Seminario, published an editorial this week calling for respect for those... Read more

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Archdiocese of Atlanta has vocations boom

Aug 14, 2007

There may be a decline of priests and church attendance across the nation, but the Archdiocese of Atlanta is bucking... Read more

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Bishop of Manila asked to continue his service past 75th birthday

Aug 14, 2007

The people of the Archdiocese of Manila were pleased to hear that their 75-year-old archbishop, Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, will stay... Read more