Saturday, September 02, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/2/2006



Labor Day message urges Catholics to consider immigration debate
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn suggets that people look more deeply into the Labor Day message in a Christian light. Read further by clicking here.
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"Mission Possible" on Italian highways
A group of Italians from the group Sentinels of the Morning are encouraging motorists to attend the Sacraments in rest area's. Read further by clicking here.
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Federal attorney admits Health Minister lied about abortion statistics in Argentina

Argentina's health Minister admits to lying over number of clandestine abortions. Read further by clicking here.
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Sydney, Redfern parishioners want to reconcile with parish priest
A dispute has broken out between a Parish Priest and indigenous Australians over how Mass is conducted. Cardinal Pell has been requested to intercede. Read further by clicking here.
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Friday, September 01, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/1/2006



Background: mysterious image of the Holy Face

Pope Benedict XVI has visited the miraculous image of the Holy Face at Manoppello, Italy. Read further by clicking here.

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Church endures economic persecution as the Patriotic Association tries to seize Church property

The athiestic Chinese government continues to persecute their Christian community by seizing Catholic Church property. Read further by clicking here.

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British cardinal urges Muslim respect for religious freedom
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has stated that Muslims need to respect Christianity with equal respect as has been afforded them. Read further by clicking here.

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Glasgow archbishop defends firefighters in gay-rights dispute
Archbishop Mario Conti has defended the rights of firefighters who refused to attend and hand out leaflets at a gay pride march. Read further by clicking here.

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Two cases of alleged miracles claim intercession of Archbishop Sheen
Two alleged miracles are now being investigated by the Vatican in the Cause for the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Read further by clicking here.

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All faith-prayer meet on the anniverary of Mother Teresa's birthday
The Sisters of Charity in India led an all faith prayer day in honour of Mother Teresa's birthday, she would have been 96 years old. Read further by clicking here.

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Vietnamese government grants permit for Marian shrine
Marian shrine to be built around a miracle statue of Our Lady of Fatima where claims of healing have taken place. Read further by clicking here.

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Thursday, August 31, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-8/31/2006



Vatican drops annual Christmas concert

Pope Benedict XVI has cancelled the traditional Christmas concert, in preference for a more reverent form of singing. Read further by clicking here.

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Australian bishop raps lawmaker's suicide speech

Senator Sandra Kanck in a controversial speech has given step by step guide on how to commit suicide. Read further by clicking here.


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Secularizing trend in Oceania prompts Synod concern

The Vatican is working on implementing Pope John Paul II recommendations against the invasive threat of relativism most especially in Australia and New Zealand. Read further by clicking here.


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South Dakota Bishop Is Convert, Lawyer

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed a Priest to become Bishop of Sioux Falls South Dakota. Read further by clicking here .

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Catholic News & Current Events-8/30/2006


Colombia Catholic Church Bishop Bans Those Involved in Girl's Abortion

Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo of Colombia has stated that all those who participate or legislate for legalized abortion will be excommunicated from the Catholic Church. Read further by clicking here.



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Pope calls a meeting on evolution
Pope Benedict XVI has called for dialogue between those who support the erroneous 'Darwins Theory' and those who support 'Intelligent Design'. Read further by clicking here.


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Catholicism and Buddhism: Compatible Beliefs?
Peter Mirus discusses whether Catholicism and Buddhism are similiar or totally opposite, read his views on this informative piece. Read further by clicking here.




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