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Praise in Chile for pharmacies that refuse to sell morning-after pill

Jun 7, 2007

The organization “Muevete Chile has called on Chileans to support drug stores and pharmacies that have decided not to distribute... Read more

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Sisters offer prayers for Spurs

Jun 7, 2007

In the sparse setting of their convent, the 23 nuns of the Salesian Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province have a... Read more

Vatican to use solar power for electricity

Jun 7, 2007

In an effort to be more environmental, the Vatican has decided that it will begin to use solar energy in... Read more

Cardinal Pell and Morris Iemma the state premier

'I would rather go to hell than take orders on how to vote from the Cardinal.'--Australian lawmaker

Jun 7, 2007

 Catholic lawmakers in Australia said yesterday they will vote in favor of therapeutic cloning regardless of the directives or warnings... Read more

Surprise human cloning bill is in the House

Attempt being made today to legalize human cloning in the U.S.

Jun 6, 2007

Wisconsin Right to Life learned late yesterday that a bill to foster the creation of cloned human embryos, for the... Read more

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Muslim extremists forcibly turn Catholic church into mosque

Jun 6, 2007

On the same day as Father Ragheed Ganni’s funeral, Muslim fundamentalists sent another message of hatred to Catholics, this time... Read more

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Giuliani's abortion comment draws lightning from heaven

Jun 6, 2007

On Tuesday night a Republican presidential debate was held in New Hampshire between Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, and Mitt Romney.... Read more

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Beatification of 498 martyrs of religious persecution in Spain to take place in October

Jun 6, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI has approved October 28th as the date of beatification for 498 martyrs who gave their life for... Read more

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Honduran cardinal named new president of Caritas International

Jun 6, 2007

Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, has been elected the new president of Caritas International by the 162... Read more

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Thousands of youth to gather at Marian shrine

Jun 6, 2007

Tens of thousands of young pilgrims from Central Europe are expected to converge on the Marian sanctuary of Mariazell for... Read more

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Archbishop of Salzburg refuses birthday present to protest abortion

Jun 6, 2007

Archbishop Alois Kothgasser of Salzburg has refused to receive an honorary birthday present from the Austrian president in protest of... Read more

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Cardinal Sandoval: promoters of abortion are “children of darkness”

Jun 6, 2007

The archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez, said he would continue to call those who promote the crime of... Read more

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Bishop Bruskewitz's supporters upstage Call to Action critics

Jun 6, 2007

More than 100 Lincoln Catholics gathered on less than an hour’s notice outside the Cathedral of the Risen Christ June... Read more

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19th Century anti-Catholic laws hampering voucher programs

Jun 6, 2007

During the 19th and 20th centuries U.S. culture was largely Protestant and thus resistant to Catholic beliefs and culture. This... Read more

Young German man trying to board the Popemobile

Deranged German man tries to get into Pope's car

Jun 6, 2007

The spokesman for the Pope, Fr. Fredrico Lombardi, dismissed any intention of an attack on the Holy Father by a... Read more

Benedict XVI--Christians are always and everywhere members of one Body

Jun 6, 2007

Continuing his catechesis on the connection between Jesus and the Church, the Holy Father spoke today on St. Cyprian, "the... Read more

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Benedict issues challenge to leaders at the G8 Summit

Jun 6, 2007

Today marks the start of the G8 summit that is being held in Heiligendamm, Germany. At the end of the... Read more

Cardinal Pell speaks out against cloning initiative

Cardinal Pell decries the slippery slope cloning will lead to

Jun 5, 2007

The Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell, has spoken out strongly against the proposed legislation legalizing cloning in New South... Read more

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“The Family, Sanctuary of Life” to be theme of 18th Marian Day of the Family in Spain

Jun 5, 2007

Organizers have announced that the XVIII Marian Day of the Family in Spain will be held on September 8 and... Read more

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Documentary on miracle of Pacocha submarine debuts in Peru

Jun 5, 2007

The documentary “Miracle on the Pacocha,” which recounts the miraculous rescue of the crew of the submarine BAP Pacocha that... Read more