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President of Evangelical Theological Society Returns to the Catholic Church

May 6, 2007

Dr. Francis Beckwith, the president of the Evangelical Theological Society, tendered his resignation yesterday as a result of his coming back... Read more

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Catholic Higher Education Officials Engage in Dialogue at 'City on a Hill' Symposium

May 4, 2007

Representatives from dozens of Catholic colleges and universities worldwide gathered at Franciscan University of Steubenville to dialogue about the purpose... Read more

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Son of militant atheist asks Supreme Court to allow public prayer

May 4, 2007

Protestors gathered outside the US Supreme Court building this week to demand that the judicial body reinstate the right to... Read more

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Islamic diplomats to attend course on Holy See’s international policy

May 4, 2007

Diplomats from some twenty Islamic countries of the Mediterranean and Middle East will participate in the seminar “The Catholic Church... Read more

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Women in White: Cuban people await freedom

May 4, 2007

A group of women resisting the oppression of the Cuban government through non-violent means, continues to agitate for the release... Read more

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Mexico City government refuses to publish list of doctors authorized to perform abortions

May 4, 2007

The government of Mexico City has refused a request by the president of the National Pro-Life Committee, Jorge Serrano Limon,... Read more

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McGreevey headed for Episcopalian seminary

May 4, 2007

Former governor Jim McGreevey, whose political career ended nearly three years ago amid claims of an adulterous affair with a... Read more

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World Bank again promoting abortion after US acquiescence

May 4, 2007

The World Bank has approved a new health policy that promotes abortion worldwide after the United States caved to pressure... Read more

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A Cry for Prayer from Zimbabwe

May 4, 2007

Bishops and priests have become the targets of security agents in Zimbabwe, reported Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).... Read more

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Benedict XVI meets Mohammad Khatami for dialogue about the Middle East

May 4, 2007

"This morning, Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, former president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited His Holiness Benedict XVI. He also... Read more

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Pro-family leader warns against federal ‘hate crimes’ as President Bush speaks out against current House efforts

May 4, 2007

A California pro-family leader has warned about the consequences of passing "hate crimes" laws for children, religious leaders and regular... Read more

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Pro-Abortion senator prohibited from speaking at Catholic high school graduation

May 3, 2007

A Catholic all-girls high school withdrew its invitation to Sen. Claire McCaskill to speak at this year’s graduation ceremony because... Read more

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ABC reschedules debate about God

May 3, 2007

Actor Kirk Cameron and best-selling author Ray Comfort will square off with two atheists this weekend for a 90-minute debate... Read more

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Spanish authorities reject calls to investigate firing of waitress who refused to undergo abortion

May 3, 2007

The civil organization E-Cristians has denounced Spanish officials for refusing to investigate the firing of a waitress at a restaurant... Read more

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Spanish Cardinal denounces “climate of intolerance and anti-ecclesial fanaticism” in Italy

May 3, 2007

Cardinal Julian Herranz denounced the “climate of intolerance and anti-ecclesial fanaticism” currently present in Italy.  The cardinal’s comments came in... Read more

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Episcopal leadership upset over installation of bishop for parallel conservative church

May 3, 2007

The leadership of the Episcopalian Church of the United States is upset over the pending installation this weekend of a... Read more

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Teacher sues after ‘In God We Trust’ classroom poster is ordered removed

May 3, 2007

A teacher is suing his school district after officials ordered him to remove classroom posters that make reference to God.... Read more

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Italian Comic’s Comedy of Errors

May 3, 2007

The Italian comic Andrea Rivera’s recent outburst against the Church because of its stands on euthanasia, evolution, and contraception has... Read more