Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/5/2006



Nuclear weapons a grave threat, Vatican says in support of Scottish bishops

The Bishops Conference of Scotland has entreated the British government not to replace the Trident system. Read further by clicking here.

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Madonna show abuses religious symbols, says cardinal Vlk
Cardinal Vlk has criticized Madonna's blasphemous stage antics as she prepares to perform in the Czech Republic. Read further by clicking here.

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EU to continue stem cell research
The European Union has agreed to continue embryonic stem cell research as opposed to America's stance. Read further by clicking here.

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Cardinal claims Vatican priests spied on John Paul II
Cardinal Glemp has accused Church officials of spying on Pope John Paul II to the Communist Polish Government. Read further by clicking here.

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Govt ministers to brief Christian counterparts
The Australian Prime Minister John Howard will discuss policy issues with various Church leaders ahead of next years elections. Read further by clicking here.

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God and the Democrats
In a questionare the Australian Democrats are beginning a campaign to remove God from the political scene in Australian politics. The Democrats also uphold abortion rights. Read further by clicking here.

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Monday, September 04, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/4/2006



CES opposes quotas for 'non-faith school places' in religious schools
The British Government is insisting that there be 'no faith places' within Catholic schools in order to be inclusive. Read further by clicking here.
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Zimbabwe: Churches seek way out of deepening national crisis

Church leaders have gathered to discuss plans to help the suffering people of Zimbabwe. Read further by clicking here.
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Syro-Malabar Synod plans office in Rome to foster interchange with Vatican

The Syro-Malabar will open an office in Rome in order to improve communication with the Vatican. Read further by clicking here.
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Demonstrators call for execution of Indonesian Catholics
A crowd of 4,000 people rallied in Poso Sulawesi Indonesia demanding that the government execute the imprisoned Christians. Read further by clicking here.
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Church destroyed in Fujian, another to follow shortly

The athiestic government of China has destroyed a Church in the Yutouchang village, they are threatening to destroy even more Churches. Read further by clicking here.
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Cardinal Bertone backs UN peacekeeping

The new Vatican Secretary hold high hopes for peacekeeping troups in the middle east. Read further by clicking here.
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Paris honors John Paul II, despite protest

A plaza close to Notre Dame cathedral has been renamed in honor of Pope Paul II despite a gay activist protest. Read further by clicking here.
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