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4 hrs ago | www.romereports.com | jmbrocal

Profile of Cardinal Ruini, head of Medjugorje investigation

The pope has put one of his most loyal collaborators to head the investigation in Medjugorje. Cardinal Camillo Ruini, famous for his work and discretion reacted like this when he was asked how he would proceed.

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Related Topix: Pope Benedict XVI, Religion

7 hrs ago | Houston Chronicle

Report: Ex-Vienna choir boys say they were abused

Two former members of the famed Vienna Boys' Choir say they were sexually abused by their supervisors, a top Austrian newspaper reported Thursday, as allegations of misconduct against children in Austria spread beyond the Roman Catholic Church.

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Related Topix: Europe, World News, Austria, Religion, Sex Scandal

Thu Mar 11, 2010

Manila Bulletin

In Mexico, gay couples celebrate historic weddings

Gay couples kiss after getting married at City Hall in Mexico City, Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Related Topix: Wedding, World News, Mexico, Gay/Lesbian, Religion, National Action Party (Mexico), Small Business, Personal Finance

Log Cabin Democrat

Lawmaker's clash with fellow Democrats nothing new

Shortly after entering Congress in 1993, Rep. Bart Stupak withstood President Bill Clinton's charm offensive and voted against free-trade legislation - an early display of the independent streak that has put him at odds with fellow Democrats many times since.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Abortion, Religion

WKYC-TV - Strange News

Vatican criticizes condom machines in Rome school

A Rome high school has incurred the ire of the Catholic Church after its decision to install condom-vending machines for students.

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Related Topix: Pope Benedict XVI, Human Sexuality, Religion

www.romereports.com | jmbrocal

Bishop of Regensburg denies Georg Ratzinger is linked to molestation allegations

The Bishop of Regensburg Gerhard Muller, denied reports of newly committed child abuse cases in Germany and says that Georg Ratzinger, the pope's brother has nothing to do with cases reported in the past.

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www.romereports.com | jmbrocal

Married priests from the first centuries practiced celibacy

Married or single priests from the early stages of Christianity practiced celibacy, according to a Vatican archaeologist. “Abstinence wasn’t only for single priests, it was also for those who were married. Married priest who were from the time of the early Church until the Middle Ages, refrained from having relations with their wives. They were only able become priests if their wife agreed”, he said

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www.romereports.com | jmbrocal

No delay in reviewing John Paul II’s reported miracle needed for beatification

The Episcopal Conference of France has put an end to rumors that French nun Marie Simon Pierre had a relapse, and instead says the nun has recovered fully from Parkinson's disease.

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SF Sentinel

Chief Exorcist Says Devil Lurks in the Vatican - 'Cardinals who ...

The Devil is lurking in the very heart of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican's chief exorcist claimed on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Religion, Pope Benedict XVI

Worldwide Faith News

WCC News: Wea and WCC leaders meet

Dr Geoff Tunnicliffe, international director of the World Evangelical Alliance, and WCC general secretary Rev.

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Wed Mar 10, 2010

WWUP-TV Cadillac

3/10/2010 - Church takes step toward canonizing Baraga

The Catholic Diocese of Marquette announced an investigation Wednesday of whether a possible medical miracle in 2006 should be attributed to Baraga's intercession.

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Related Topix: Baraga, MI, Religion

SF Sentinel

Pius II Has a Huge Fan: Jewish Knight Gary Krupp

At home here on Long Island, he is Gary L. Krupp, medical equipment dealer, now retired after a career of ups and downs.

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Related Topix: New York Metro, Religion, Pope Benedict XVI

Catholic.net

Arizona Bishops Defend the Vulnerable

PHOENIX, Arizona, MARCH 8, 2010 .- The Arizona bishops are calling on government authorities to defend the most vulnerable: the unborn, children, the elderly and immigrants.

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Related Topix: Phoenix Metro, Religion

Lake Wylie Pilot

Dutch bishop calls for sex abuse investigation

A leading Catholic bishop in the Netherlands has called for an independent investigation into the sexual abuse of children by priests after 200 alleged victims contacted help services last week.

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Related Topix: Religion, Lake Wylie, SC

Catholic World News

Cardinal Levada: - Union with the Catholic Church is the goal of ecumenism'

In a lengthy address delivered in Canada on March 6, Cardinal William Levada, prefect for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, stated that the reception of communities of Anglicans into the Catholic Church is consistent with Anglican-Catholic ecumenical dialogue because "union with the Catholic Church is the goal of ecumenism." Tracing ...

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Tue Mar 09, 2010

Catholic.net

Pope: No Government Can Make Love Superfluous

VATICAN CITY, MARCH 8, 2010 .- Without charity work, society cannot last long, Benedict XVI says, since even in the most just society, love will always be necessary.

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Related Topix: Pope Benedict XVI, Benedict Xvi, Religion

CNN

School won't re-enroll lesbians' child

Gay and lesbian groups are attacking a decision by the archdiocese of Denver, Colorado, not to re-enroll a child in a Catholic school in Boulder, Colorado, next year because the child's parents are lesbians.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Denver Metro, Boulder Metro, Religion

NewsOn6 Tulsa

Priest shortage leads to closing of Okla. church

The archbishop of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has decided to close a Catholic church in the Oklahoma City metro.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma City Metro, Nicoma Park, OK, Religion

MansfieldNewsJournal.com

First Amendment Quote of the Day: Pope John Paul II

"In a world without truth, freedom loses its foundation and people are exposed to the violence of passion and to manipulation both open and hidden." - Pope John Paul II, 1991 First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the ...

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Global Catholic Network EWTN

8-Mar-10 - Parishioners Have Responsibility for Mission of Church, Says Benedict XVI

Rome, Italy, Mar 7, 2010 .- On Sunday morning, the Holy Father celebrated Mass at St.

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Related Topix: Religion, Pope Benedict XVI, Benedict Xvi, Italy, World News,

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