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Czech Prelate Cites Twofold Challenge

February 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

KOENIGSTEIN, Germany, FEB. 13, 2007 – The Church in the Czech Republic faces the double challenge of a lack of priests and a crisis of the family, says one of its bishops.
On a recent visit to the international charity Aid to the Church in Need, Bishop Vojtech Cikrle of Brno said: “After the fall of [...]

Feb

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French Religious Leaders Assail Same-sex Unions

February 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

LYON, France, FEB. 13, 2007 – Leaders of various faiths in France have signed a statement which speaks out against same-sex unions, and calls the institution of marriage a fundamental reference point for humanity.
The statement, dated Feb. 6, is signed by Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders from Lyon. Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, archbishop of Lyon, is [...]