Thursday, September 07, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/7/2006



Kenya: Church Seeks Nod On Otunga's Sainthood
Archbishop Ndingi Mwana A' Nzeki is seeking advice in the investigation of the canonisation of Cardinal Maurice Otunga. Read further by clicking here.
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U.S. Catholic bishops urge Senate support of landmine ban legislation
Many U.S Bishops are encouraging the government to ban landmines and for catholics to stand behind them in this decision. Read further by clicking here.
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A Filipino Priest threatens to take Aussie mine to court
After a cyanide spill Father Ino Bugauisan is insisting that an Australian based mine company should not be allowed to re-open. Read further by clicking here.
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New breakthrough with adult stem cells
Italian researchers have made a breakthrough by using adult stem cells to treat some diseases. Read further by clicking here.
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Pope’s "courier" speaks of his friendship with Benedict XVI
Thaddäus Kühnel a friend to Pope Benedict XVI reveals some private insights into the life of the Pope. Read further by clicking here.
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/6/2006



Catholic Church has great faith in U.N
The Vatican has great faith in the work done by the United Nations, Cardinal Bertone has stated. Read further by clicking here.
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No shift in Church's position on evolution, Jesuit says
Speculation has arisen that Pope Benedict XVI may change the Church's position on evolution, Fr. Fessio denies this. Read further by clicking here.
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New campaign launched to evangelize the Catholic faith
London, a campaign has been launched to encourage Catholics to be more vocal about living and explaining their faith. Read further by clicking here.
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"Secularist mentality" of government a risk to democracy, warns Spanish archbishop
Archbishop Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona has criticized the Spanish Goverment over its secular agenda. Read further by clicking here.
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New Church commission to study Medjugorje
Church leaders in the Bosnia-Herzegovina region are preparing a commission to study the alleged apparitions of our Lady. Read further by clicking here.
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Vancouver archbishop protests gay curriculum
Archbishop Raymond Roussin of Vancouver has criticized attempts to educate children about homosexuality by involving a homosexual couple in the education process. Read further by clicking here.
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