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Constitutional Court could reverse homosexual “marriage” in Spain

Jul 21, 2005

A judge in Alicante, Spain, is refusing to “marry” a lesbian couple and has filed a legal challenge against the... Read more

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Argentinean archbishop laments loss of food set aside for the needy

Jul 21, 2005

Archbishop Mario Maulion of Parana, Argentina, expressed regret this week at the loss of more than 100,000 pounds of groceries,... Read more

Pope meets the press, calls fervent prayers for peace best way to combat terrorism

Jul 20, 2005

Yesterday, on the eve of the two week anniversary of the London blasts which killed 56 commuters, and in light... Read more

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Culture of Life Foundation commends Roberts nomination

Jul 20, 2005

Following President Bush’s long awaited nomination of Judge John Roberts to replace retiring Sandra Day O’Connor on the Supreme Court,... Read more

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Judge John Roberts: brief profile of a Catholic Supreme Court nominee

Jul 20, 2005

With President Bush’s Tuesday nomination of Judge John Roberts to replace Justice Sandra Day O’Connor--historically seen as a swing voter... Read more

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Catholic News Agency unveils new features

Jul 20, 2005

Catholic News Agency excitedly announced today new updates to the group’s website that they hope will better equip Catholics and... Read more

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Catholic League warns of Catholic baiting after Roberts nomination

Jul 20, 2005

Catholic League president William Donohue has taken on Adele Stan of the online magazine American Prospect for stating that President... Read more

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Canadian bishops: Catholics must continue to oppose same-sex marriage

Jul 20, 2005

Same-sex marriage may be the law of the land in Canada, but “the fundamental and universal reality of marriage remains... Read more

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‘Being Catholic not a game,’ priest tells pro-abortion group

Jul 20, 2005

The national director of Priests for Life has taken on the director of Catholics for a Free Choice, Frances Kissling,... Read more

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Adoption agency changes policy to accept Catholic applicants

Jul 20, 2005

Bethany Christian Services in Mississippi has voted unanimously to include Catholic families in all adoption programs.  Read more

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Mass. bishop attends program on Spanish language and culture in Mexico

Jul 20, 2005

Summer school is in for the bishop of Springfield, who is attending a five-week intensive course on Spanish language and... Read more

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US bishops back bill proposing major immigration reform

Jul 20, 2005

The United States bishops’ Committee on Migration has expressed its support for a new bill that proposes major reforms to... Read more

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Peruvian bishop says country lacks will to get rid of corruption

Jul 20, 2005

Bishop Miguel Irizar Campos of Callao, Peru, said this week Peruvian society continues to be rampant with corruption because there... Read more

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Mexican bishops say morning after pill is “lethal weapon”

Jul 20, 2005

Several Mexican bishops have denounced the possible inclusion of the morning after pill in government sponsored health plans, calling it... Read more

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Massive outcry against attacks by gays on family and religious beliefs

Jul 20, 2005

In an effort to denounce the leaders of a “Gay Pride Parade” in Madrid for crimes against family associations and... Read more

Full schedule awaits Pope in Cologne

Jul 19, 2005

Earlier today, the Vatican released Pope Benedict’s official schedule for his August trip to Cologne, Germany for the 20th World... Read more

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Religious leaders call Roberts nomination to Supreme Court ‘an answer to prayer’

Jul 19, 2005

Since Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s announcement of retirement two weeks ago, Washington has been waiting with baited breath... Read more

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Canada becomes fourth country to legalize same-sex marriage

Jul 19, 2005

The Canadian Senate has passed Canada’s same-sex marriage bill late Tuesday by a vote of 47-21; three senators abstained in... Read more

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Archdiocese says lecture series no longer welcome at center

Jul 19, 2005

The Archdiocese of St. Louis has announced its decision to no longer host lunchtime lectures, conducted by the Aquinas Institute,... Read more

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Cardinal Sodano warns that tourism must respect persons and cultures

Jul 19, 2005

In a letter sent in the name of the Holy Father to Cardinal Stephen Fumio Hamao, president of the Pontifical... Read more