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Cardinal Bertone insists Catholic Church is not "poaching for converts" in Russia

Dec 5, 2006

The Vatican Secretary of State told reporters yesterday that the Roman Catholic Church is not engaging in proselytism in Russia... Read more

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St Paul burial place 'confirmed'

Dec 5, 2006

Vatican archaeologists say they have conclusive evidence that a Roman tomb, located in St Paul Outside the Walls, the largest... Read more

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Turkish bishops hope papal visit will help Iraqi refugee situation

Dec 5, 2006

The Chaldean and Syrian Catholic bishops of Turkey, Bishop Francois Yakan and Bishop Yusuf Sag, said this week they are... Read more

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Relativism has invaded the realm of faith, warns Argentinean archbishop

Dec 5, 2006

In his weekly program, “Keys to a Better World,” Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata warned that indifference toward the... Read more

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Bishops in Paraguay invite young people to play lead role in transformation of country

Dec 5, 2006

During a Mass in honor of Our Lady of Miracles of Caacupe, the patroness of Paraguay, the bishops of that... Read more

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Stir up in young people the desire to serve common good, Bertone says

Dec 5, 2006

In a message to the participants of the 22nd National Congress of the Italian Catholic Union of Middle School Teachers,... Read more

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Holy See encourages international organization to root out religious intolerance

Dec 5, 2006

Made public today was the text of a speech given on Monday, by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, the Holy See’s Secretary... Read more

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Holy See defends “real” AIDS prevention based on “affective relationship in marriage”

Dec 4, 2006

The Vice President of the Pontifical Council for Life, Msgr. Jean Lafitte, said Monday the Catholic Church defends a method... Read more

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Argentinean bishop supports priests’ controversial comments on drug addiction

Dec 4, 2006

An Argentinean bishop has come out in support of a priest known for his ministry to victims of drug addiction... Read more

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Survival of anencephalic girl in Brazil sparks abortion debate

Dec 4, 2006

An anencephalic girl in Brazil has survived for two weeks - against all odds and medical prognosis - and has... Read more

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Lawmakers urged to pass Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act

Dec 4, 2006

Several pro-life leaders are urging members of Congress to vote in favor of the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act (H.R.... Read more

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Catholic candidate looks at presidential run in 2008

Dec 4, 2006

As Republicans and Democrats are still considering what to make of the “Catholic vote” during 2006’s midterm elections, preparations are... Read more

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Newly discovered church believed to have housed Ark of the Covenant

Dec 4, 2006

Archaeologists claim to have uncovered one of the world's first churches, built on a site believed to have once housed... Read more

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US must join international community in rebuilding Lebanon, say bishops

Dec 4, 2006

The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) international policy committee has urged Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice... Read more

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Vatican intervenes in attempt to save Romanian cathedral from damage

Dec 4, 2006

The Vatican has requested authorities in Romania to immediately suspend the construction of a 19-story office tower next to the... Read more

Cardinal Bertone: Illegitimate ordination of Chinese bishop is "accident in the road"

Dec 4, 2006

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, called the ordination of a Chinese bishop without the authorization of the... Read more

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Christians in one Filipino territory continue to suffer from Islamic extremists, bishop says

Dec 4, 2006

According to one Filipino bishop, a cycle of terrorism and kidnapping continues to plague the lives of Christians in a... Read more

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Pope calls all to the God who comes among mankind

Dec 3, 2006

Presiding at the first prayer service for the season of Advent, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that God is a God... Read more

Prefect for Clergy clarifies statements on celibacy

Dec 3, 2006

Following the rapid dissemination of a quote printed by the Brazilian press this weekend, the newly appointed Prefect of the... Read more

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Benedict XVI recalls trip to Turkey, reminds Christians that Advent is a time of hope

Dec 3, 2006

Prior to praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI briefly recalled last week’s trip to Turkey, expressing his thanks... Read more