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Catholic Politician Executed for his Faith

September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

These days, faithful Catholics lose elections; in Thomas More’s day, they lost their lives.
 
Thomas More knew that. He knew that the lustful Henry VIII might kill him for his fidelity to the Church. . . .  which is why More constantly asked, “How much evil can I tolerate? Where must I take my stand?” 
Those were [...]

Sep

6

Pope’s Calendar Includes Synod on Word of God

September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Three apostolic trips and the synod of bishops on the word of God make up part of Benedict XVI’s schedule for the coming months.
The Vatican today published the calendar of celebrations the Pope will preside over during September through November.
This Sunday, the Holy Father will make a one-day pastoral visit to Cagliari, Italy. Then the [...]

Sep

6

Bishops, Rabbis Affirm Marriage Is for Man-Woman

September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Marriage should be protected as a relationship between a man and a woman, affirm Jewish and Catholic leaders.
Rabbis and bishops joined in affirming their common beliefs regarding marriage in a joint statement titled “Created in the Divine Image.” The statement was signed by Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld of Young Israel Synagogue in Kew Gardens Hills, New [...]

Sep

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Archbishop Niederauer on Pelosi’s Abortion Remarks

September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is the response of Archbishop George Niederauer of San Francisco to recent comments of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on abortion, Catholic teaching on the beginning of life, and other life issues.
The statement by Archbishop Niederauer appeared today in Catholic San Francisco, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
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Cardinal George on Pelosi’s Abortion Remarks

September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is the response of Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago, to recent comments of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on abortion, Catholic teaching on the beginning of life, and other life issues.
The Sept. 2 statement by Cardinal George is available on the Web site of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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Dear Brothers [...]

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