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Pope exhorts Brazilian bishops to proclaim Gospel of Peace

Feb 8, 2006

In a telegram to Cardinal Eusebio Scheid, Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, Pope Benedict XVI sent his blessing to the... Read more

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Sony Pictures provides sounding board for Da Vinci Code critics

Feb 8, 2006

Far ahead of the May 19th film release of the “DaVinci Code“--adapted from the popular but controversial Dan Brown novel,... Read more

Vatican confirms: Pope will travel to Turkey in November

Feb 8, 2006

Earlier today, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI will, in fact, make a much anticipated trip to Turkey in... Read more

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High court suspends anti-life law in Guatemala

Feb 7, 2006

The Supreme Court of Guatemala has placed a new law on family planning under provisional suspension, at the request of... Read more

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Colombian bishops call on FARC to end conflict through negotiations

Feb 7, 2006

Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, called on the members of the Armed Revolutionary Forces... Read more

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Honduran bishop hopeful dialogue with gangs will lead to peace

Feb 7, 2006

Auxiliary Bishop Romulo Emiliani of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, said this week he is hopeful dialogue between the government and... Read more

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Catholic legal group files lawsuit against Italian artist for defamation of the Catholic faith

Feb 7, 2006

The Thomas More Law Center in Madrid has filed a lawsuit against Italian artist Leo Bassi and the owners of... Read more

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Opus Dei says Da Vinci Code film just fiction, prepares media, public response

Feb 7, 2006

With the release of the upcoming film based on Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code” May 19, Opus Dei is... Read more

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Compendium of the Catechism Available March 31

Feb 7, 2006

The new Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a 200-page synthesis of the 1992 catechism, will be available... Read more

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Office to Aid the Catholic Church in Central and Eastern Europe

Feb 7, 2006

Aid to the Church in Need is calling on Catholics in the United States to hold a collection for the... Read more

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Delaware refuses to authorize embryonic stem-cell research

Feb 7, 2006

Legislators in the Delaware House of Representatives yesterday failed to pass Senate Bill 80 that would authorize embryonic stem-cell research.... Read more

God extends special attention to the poor, defenseless, says Pope

Feb 7, 2006

During his general audience today, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of God’s special care for those who are poor and defenseless,... Read more

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Pope praises priest assassinated in Turkey, prays that his sacrifice will contribute to peace, inter-religious dialogue

Feb 7, 2006

Following his general audience earlier today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI fondly recalled Fr. Andrea Santoro, the Roman missionary... Read more

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Historic door will become new Vatican entrance

Feb 7, 2006

The Vatican announced today, that after 75 years, an historic door on the north wall of the Vatican will for... Read more

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Letter to Patriarch, Bishops’ Head Expresses Concern Over Bombings

Feb 6, 2006

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops shared his concern about the Jan. 29 targeting of Christian churches... Read more

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Parish Leadership Day focuses on evangelization, has something for everyone

Feb 6, 2006

This year’s annual diocesan Parish Leadership Day, Feb. 17, for the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, will focus on evangelization.  Read more

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HLI president receives Cardinal John O'Connor Award

Feb 6, 2006

Fr. Thomas J. Euteneuer, president of Human Life International and Magaly Llaguno, executive director of HLI’s Vida Humana Internacional, were... Read more

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Parishes mark National Day of Prayer for the African American Family

Feb 6, 2006

Parishes across America kicked off Black History Month Feb. 5 by celebrating the National Day of Prayer for the African... Read more

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Anglicans begin debate on female bishops

Feb 6, 2006

The Anglican Church began its four-day long General Synod Monday during which the issue of ordaining women bishops is expected... Read more

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Church will not be detained by assassination of priest in Turkey, says Vatican cardinal

Feb 6, 2006

 Reacting to news of the assassination last Sunday of a Catholic priest in Turkey, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins of the... Read more