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King of Spain invites Pope to visit in 2006

Sep 5, 2005

On Monday King Juan Carlos I of Spain invited Pope Benedict to visit his country to participate in the World... Read more

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Colombian bishop explains Church’s proposal for dialogue with rebel groups

Sep 5, 2005

In an interview with the Colombian daily El Tiempo, the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Luis Augusto... Read more

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Cardinal Lopez Trujillo in Valencia preparing for World Meeting of Families

Sep 5, 2005

The President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, has arrived in Valencia, Spain, this week... Read more

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British Cardinal urges Foreign Secretary on protection for Christians in Iraq

Sep 5, 2005

Catholic Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor, the head of the Catholic Church in England, vowed for a increased protection of Christians in Iraq. Read more

Pope calls on worldwide Church to participate in preparatory process for Bishop's Synod

Sep 4, 2005

On Sunday, during his noontime Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict XVI challenged Catholic faithful to participate in the preparatory phase of... Read more

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Bush nominates Catholic Roberts to succeed Rehnquist as Chief Justice

Sep 4, 2005

In a move some watchers had been anticipating, and many pro-life groups had been hoping for, President George Bush this... Read more

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Pope Benedict: John Paul's final months 'likened him ever more to the suffering Christ’

Sep 4, 2005

At the outset of Sunday's Angelus prayer at his summer residence of Castelgandolfo, and as the Church prepares to conclude... Read more

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Pro-lifers mourn death of Chief Justice Rehnquist, ponder two open Supreme Court seats

Sep 4, 2005

In the wake of the death of Chief Supreme Court Justice William R. Rehnquist at his Virginia home Saturday night,... Read more

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Catholic children donate to help children in hurricane-stricken region

Sep 4, 2005

Catholic students will have the opportunity to help children in the hurricane-stricken region through Child to Child: A Catholic Campaign... Read more

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Massive reconstruction of diocesan infrastructure needed in Katrina’s wake

Sep 4, 2005

Dioceses in the Gulf Coast have faced unparalleled devastation from Hurricane Katrina and will need massive reconstruction, costing hundreds of... Read more

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Pope Benedict expresses solidarity with Hurricane Katrina, Iraqi bridge victims

Sep 4, 2005

Following Sunday's Angelus at his summer residence of Castelgandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his prayer and support for the victims... Read more

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Decision by Spokane judge will not affect settlements in Seattle, says archbishop

Sep 4, 2005

Last week’s decision by a federal bankruptcy judge in Spokane — that parish assets could be liquidated to pay victims... Read more

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Same-sex, unmarried couples should not be allowed to adopt, says Scottish cardinal

Sep 4, 2005

Scotland’s top clergyman says the Scottish executive should tread cautiously with recommendations that unmarried and same-sex couples should be given... Read more

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Catholic League warns against continued portrayal of Roberts as ‘religious extremist’

Sep 4, 2005

As the ongoing scrutiny of Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts continues, Catholic League president William Donahue said critics will... Read more

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Argentine cardinal: defend the unborn unto death

Sep 4, 2005

The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, encouraged Catholics this week to untiringly defend the unborn against abortion even... Read more

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Magazine in Colombia highlights contribution of the Church to peace process

Sep 4, 2005

The Colombian magazine Semana published an article this week entitled, “Work Not Always Understood,” explaining the contribution the Church has... Read more

US Bishops issue call to help poorest dioceses affected by Katrina

Sep 1, 2005

On Thursday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a special call for Catholic faithful to help the poorest dioceses... Read more

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Catholic Church responds massively to Katrina refugees

Sep 1, 2005

The response from Catholic dioceses, communities and organizations to the devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast... Read more

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Vatican radio given legal rights to Pope Benedict's voice

Sep 1, 2005

The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has legally entrusted Vatican Radio with the copyright and intellectual property rights... Read more

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Family groups horrified as California senate seeks to redefine ‘marriage’

Sep 1, 2005

Pro-family groups are expressing horror and outrage today after the California State Senate passed 21-15, a measure which could redefine... Read more