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US bishops release proposed new directive on nutrition, hydration

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a proposed new directive on providing nutrition and hydration for patients in a “persistent vegetative state.” The current directive reads: ...


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Archbishop Dolan rips New York Times for anti-Catholicism

Calling anti-Catholicism a “national pastime,” Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York has denounced The New York Times for the “unfairness against the Catholic Church” displayed in its pages in the past two weeks.

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Christian charity corrects 'frenetic' modern society, Pope tells audience

Continuing his series of talks on the fathers of the early Church, Pope Benedict XVI devoted his weekly audience of October 14 to Peter the Venerable, the 12th-century abbot of Cluny, who was "an admirable example of a man rigorously ascetic with himself yet understanding toward ...


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In Czech Republic, Pope Benedict's powerful challenge to secularism
During a weekend visit to the Czech Republic, Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) surveyed ...

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At LCWR Meeting, Complaints About Apostolic Visitation

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious, meeting in New York, criticized the "lack of full disclosure about the motivation and funding sources" of a Vatican investigation into their group. Although the LCWR has frequently been critical of the Vatican, and the group's meeting has ...


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A vision of Heaven
As Dale McKay was facing death, he spoke to writer Nancy Schertzing about his feelings and his hopes for heaven. Later, Nancy spoke with Dale's widow, Ellen, who shared the joy of their marriage and the moving experience of Dale's death. Their story is filled with love and hope that speaks to all of us.
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A new Dawn
It's the dawn of a new day, metaphorically speaking, for Dawn Smith. Dawn has found hope and healing from participating in Project Rachel, a ministry for those suffering from an abortion experience
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God and the Gridiron
Mark Dantonio said precisely what long-suffering Spartan fans wanted to hear when he was introduced in November 2006 as Michigan State University’s new head football coach...
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Promoting A Knowledge Illuminated By Faith

At midday today in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, the Pope received professors and students of Roman pontifical universities, and participants in the general assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC).

At the beginning of his address the Holy Father recalled how ...


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Mediaeval Cathedrals: Harmonious Blend Of Faith And Art

"The Christian faith, profoundly rooted in the men and women of the Middle Ages", said the Pope in his catechesis during this morning's general audience, "not only gave rise to masterpieces of theological literature, it also inspired some of the most exalted artistic creations of ...


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Conference On Deaf People In The Life Of The Church

This morning in the Holy See Press Office, the presentation took place of the 24th international conference promoted by the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care. The theme of this year's gathering is "Effata! Deaf people in the life of the Church", and the event is due to be ...


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Christian Unity Will Facilitate Evangelisation

Made public today was a Message from the Holy Father to Cardinal Ivan Dias, prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, for the plenary assembly of that dicastery, currently being held on the theme: "St. Paul and the new areopaghi".

The reference to the ...


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The Catholic University In Post-Modern Societies

This morning in the Holy See Press Office, the presentation took place of the twenty-third general assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC), on the theme: "The Catholic University in post-modern societies". The event is due to be held at Rome's Pontifical ...


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