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Congress inspired in messages of Pope Benedict XVI at WMF Valencia 2006 concludes in Spain

Apr 25, 2007

This past Sunday, the Diocese of Segovia concluded a congress on the messages of Pope Benedict XVI during the World... Read more

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Martyrs of the Armenian holocaust remembered in Holy Land

Apr 25, 2007

On Tuesday the Franciscans charged with the care of the Holy Land celebrated the “Day of Memory of the Armenian... Read more

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Pontifical Council sends message to Buddhists: education for peace begins with family values

Apr 25, 2007

Made public today was the annual message to the world’s Buddhists as they celebrate their Feast of Vesakh.  The message,... Read more

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Australian Cardinal says Virginia Tech shootings demonstrate need for community

Apr 25, 2007

The tragedy at Virginia Tech demonstrates the human need for others and the devastating effect of isolation and loneliness in... Read more

Abortion legalized in Mexican capital

Apr 25, 2007

On Tuesday evening the Legislative Assembly of Mexico City, dominated by members of the leftist Party of the Democratic Revolution,... Read more

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Religious groups, leaders advocate U.S. Farm Bill reforms

Apr 25, 2007

As Congress begins the work of reauthorizing the U.S. Farm Bill, more than a dozen Christian churches and faith-based organizations... Read more

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Presidential candidates discuss politics and Catholic faith

Apr 25, 2007

Two 2008 U.S. presidential candidates — both Catholic — discussed their differing views and positions on politics and public policy... Read more

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Orlando Diocese to verify 'crying' statue of Mary

Apr 25, 2007

Officials of the Diocese of Orlando are expected to visit a local shop and verify a marble statue of the... Read more

Benedict invites Catholics to “a prayerful reading” of scripture

Apr 25, 2007

In today's general audience Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to Origen of Alexandria, a third century historian and "one of... Read more

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Iraq without its Christian citizens would be a disaster, Kirkuk Archbishop says

Apr 24, 2007

Responding to the latest in a series of terrorist attack against the Christian communities in Iraq, Monday, the Chaldean Catholic... Read more

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Holy Father holds audience with Abbas

Apr 24, 2007

This morning Pope Benedict XVI received in audience Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), president of the Palestinian Authority.  The two conducted... Read more

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Pope Benedict to ordain 22 new priests for Rome Diocese

Apr 24, 2007

On Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Easter and the day on which the Catholic Church celebrates the 44th World Day... Read more

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Bishop Nienstedt in line to take Saint Paul-Minneapolis post

Apr 24, 2007

Today Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop John C. Nienstedt as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.... Read more

Communion within the Church essential for flourishing of vocations, Pope Benedict writes

Apr 24, 2007

The Press Office of the Holy See made public today Pope Benedict XVI’s message for the upcoming World Day of... Read more

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Filipino Cardinal calls for virtue in politics

Apr 24, 2007

A good politician is a person who loves and respects God and is ready to sacrifice personal, group or party... Read more

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Education for Citizenship leads to totalitarianism, says Spanish Cardinal

Apr 24, 2007

The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, warned this week the government sponsored educational course “Education for Citizenship” “is leading... Read more

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Bishops deeply concerned about president’s immigration reform proposals

Apr 24, 2007

The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) migration committee has warned that the Bush Administration’s recent immigration... Read more

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Government decries judicial ruling ordering arrest of Colombian archbishop

Apr 24, 2007

The Minister of the Interior and of Justice in Colombia, Carlos Holguin, has criticized the ruling of an appeals court... Read more

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Pilgrimage-marathon in Holy Land to link Bethlehem and Jerusalem

Apr 24, 2007

On Monday the fourth marathon-pilgrimage linking Nativity Square in Bethlehem with the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem began, with this year’s... Read more

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Catholic Church supports recovering Muslim community

Apr 24, 2007

The Catholic Church in the United States has expressed its solidarity with the Muslim community of Tampa, whose mosque was... Read more