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Christian Brothers falsely accused of sexual abuse

Oct 9, 2003

Official documents, obtained by The Irish Catholic Oct. 8, reveal that at least two former Christian Brothers have had multiple... Read more

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Trujillo warns of condoms failures

Oct 9, 2003

Condoms are flawed and there is no guarantee that they will prevent the transmission of the AIDS virus. That is... Read more

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University regrets that sculpture is offensive to Catholics

Oct 9, 2003

Washburn University said it regrets that Roman Catholics may have been offended by a sculpture that depicts a Catholic clergyman... Read more

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“Only The Holy Spirit Knows If I Will Be Pope,” Says Honduran Cardinal

Oct 9, 2003

Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodríguez, Archbishop of Tegucigalpa, responded this week for the first time to reports in the media that... Read more

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People Are Not Commodities To Be Exchanged, Says Cardinal To Columbian Guerrillas

Oct 9, 2003

Responding to calls by the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Colombia for a prisoner exchange with the government as a... Read more

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Spanish Bishops congratulate John Paul For 25th Anniversary of Pontificate

Oct 9, 2003

“On The 25th Anniversary of the Election of Pope John Paul II” is the title of a new document published... Read more

Local Indian churches plan weeklong celebrations

Oct 8, 2003

Mother Teresa’s beatification Mission Sunday, Oct. 19, will spark a week of celebrations in the Diocese of Pune, where she... Read more

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New bishop expects lay people to continue their vital role in the Church

Oct 8, 2003

The new bishop of the Diocese of Toledo said he expects lay people to continue to have a vital role... Read more

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Boston archbishop jumps into hot social debates

Oct 8, 2003

Just weeks after reaching an $85-million settlement with the alleged victims of Boston’s clergy sex-abuse scandal, Archbishop Sean P. O’Malley,... Read more

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Mothers of Political Prisoners Appeal For Prayers in Havana Parishes

Oct 8, 2003

The Leonor Pérez Committee of Mothers for the Release of Political Prisoners, a group of women that visit Catholic parishes... Read more

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Spaniards Send Emails In Support Of Nobel Peace Prize For John Paul II 

Oct 8, 2003

Just two days before the announcement of this year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, the Spanish website HazteOir.org has... Read more

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Relics Of Mother Teresa To Be Displayed In Rome

Oct 8, 2003

The Postulator of the cause of beatification and canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta has announced the relics of Mother... Read more

Pope thanks Knights of Columbus for “unfailing support”

Oct 8, 2003

In a general audience today, Pope John Paul II urged the Knights of Columbus to “continue to seek new ways... Read more

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Priesthood, more than a career: Pope

Oct 8, 2003

In order to create a true community of disciples of the Lord, priests and bishops must prepare lay people with... Read more

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Evening prayer reminds Christians of Paschal mystery: Pope

Oct 7, 2003

The evening vespers are an important tradition and prayer that allow Christians a moment in the day to give thanks,... Read more

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Prisoners in Argentina offer prayers for John Paul II

Oct 7, 2003

Prison inmates of the Florencio Valera Penitentiary prayed one thousand Hail Marys today for the intentions of John Paul II,... Read more

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Anglican bishop in Ecuador under investigation for arms trafficking with FARC

Oct 7, 2003

According to the Nuevo Herald de Miami, law enforcement officials in Quito and intelligence officers in Columbia have confirmed that... Read more

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Brazilians celebrate National Day of Life

Oct 7, 2003

Due to an initiative by the Bishops Conference of Brazil (CNBB), the country will celebrate National Day of Life this... Read more

In historic trip to Marian Shrine, Pope calls to pray Rosary, change the world

Oct 6, 2003

With the ancient city of Pompeii as the backdrop, Pope John Paul II reminded all Christians today of the necessity... Read more

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Church counts on families, Cardinal-designate Rigali tells faithful at farewell mass

Oct 6, 2003

Archbishop and cardinal-designate Justin Rigali arrived in Philadelphia today in anticipation of his installation as the new spiritual leader of... Read more