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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Sunday, September 03, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/3/2006



Catholic church moves on abuse

Leaders of the Catholic Church in South Australia have spear headed a move to prevent any more child abuse, it is being led by Archbishop Wilson. Read further by clicking here.

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Catholic Brother speared in Port Moresby
Br Augustine Taiwa was murdered last week in Papua New Guinea. Read further by clicking here.

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Critics silenced by deaf priest's new mission
Fr Thomas Coughlin is about to fulfill his lifelong dream of founding a religious community for the deaf. Read further by clicking here.

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Be touched and transformed by Jesus' Holy Face: Benedict
Pope Benedict XVI has spoken about the transforming image of Christ as seen within the holy relic which is alleged to be Veronica's veil. Read further by clicking here.

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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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