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Former Nuncio to Israel calls on UN to support dialogue in the Middle East

Jul 16, 2006

The former Apostolic Nuncio to Israel, Cardinal Andrea Lanza di Montezemolo, has called on “the international community and in particular... Read more

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Vatican targeted by Europe more than Cuba or China for “violations” of human rights

Jul 16, 2006

In an interview with the Spanish weekly, “Alba,” the director of Aid to the Church in Need in Italy, Attilio... Read more

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Bishops of India release official statement condemning terrorist attacks

Jul 13, 2006

The Bishops’ Conference of India has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Bombay (Mumbai) in a statement released by the... Read more

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Venezuelan Archbishop says students should not be made into “political zombies”

Jul 13, 2006

Archbishop Roberto Luckert of Coro expressed is dismay this week over news that the Venezuelan Ministry of Education plans to... Read more

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Mexican bishops downplay rumors of papal visit

Jul 13, 2006

The bishops of Mexico are downplaying media speculation about a possible visit to the country by Pope Benedict XVI in... Read more

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British bishops fear adoption agencies to close if anti-discrimination law passed

Jul 13, 2006

All Catholic adoption agencies in Britain, which find families for more than 200 children each year, could be forced to... Read more

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Devotion to Divine Mercy of Jesus gains popularity in Asia

Jul 13, 2006

Organizers have announced that a Second Asian Convention of Divine Mercy will be held this fall in the Diocese of... Read more

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Stolen jewelry returned to sisters after 25 years

Jul 13, 2006

Sixteen pieces of jewelry, including crucifixes and pocket watches, which were stolen from a community of religious sisters in the... Read more

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Chicago woman helping build faith in Iraq

Jul 13, 2006

Mary Zilligan Becker probably didn’t realize she was going to play a role in the U.S. war in Iraq. But... Read more

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Holy See encourages G8 members prior to weekend’s meeting

Jul 13, 2006

The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace released a statement, today, expressing sadness at the failure of the recent World... Read more

Vatican worried about escalating attacks in Lebanon

Jul 13, 2006

Today on Vatican Radio, Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano made a declaration regarding the views of the Holy See... Read more

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Archbishop considers proactive solutions to settle with victims, protect archdiocese

Jul 13, 2006

In an attempt to prepare for future settlements, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee plans to sell its Archbishop Cousins Center near... Read more

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Bishops denounce increased militarization and violence in Venezuela

Jul 12, 2006

The Bishops Conference of Venezuela has denounced the increasing militarization of the country, led by President Hugo Chavez, as well... Read more

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Spanish diocese founds first new diocesan seminary in 100 years

Jul 12, 2006

The Diocese of Terrasa in northeastern Spanish region of Catalonia is set to open a new major seminary, the first... Read more

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Six thousand projects receive help from Aid to the Church in Need in 2005

Jul 12, 2006

Aid to the Church in Need has released its annual report, which indicates that in 2005 some 1,900 projects in... Read more

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Despite overwhelming odds, Catholic faith in Pakistan remains strong, says Bishop

Jul 12, 2006

Recently, Pakistan’s Bishop Anthony Lobo, head of Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi was in Boston to share a message of hope with... Read more

Vatican issues statement on Milingo reappearance

Jul 12, 2006

At midday today, in Rome, the Holy See released a brief statement regarding the reappearance of Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo in... Read more

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Catholic Mobile launches new wireless content service

Jul 12, 2006

Denver based media company, Catholic Mobile announced today the launch of its innovative wireless content delivery service.  With this public... Read more

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Bishop Skylstad says while parish property is safe, assistance may be requested

Jul 12, 2006

In an ongoing commitment to settle with victims of sexual abuse by priests, Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane told church... Read more

Cardinal urges Senate to support bills on stem-cell research

Jul 12, 2006

Cardinal William Keeler has urged the U.S. Senate to support two out of three bills related to stem cell research,... Read more