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November 18, 2011

In Benin, pope to outline church’s pastoral direction in Africa

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI is making his second trip as pope to Africa, spending three days in Benin and presenting an important document on the future of the church on the continent.
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French-based Catholic movement says founder was sex abuser

VATICAN CITY – A Catholic movement based in France has acknowledged with “humility and repentance” that acts of sexual abuse were committed by its founder and other important members of the organization.
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San Diego law student’s advocacy for immigrants gains CCHD recognition

When Rosibel Mancillas Lopez meets undocumented immigrants living in the shadows of mainstream U.S. culture, she goes into action.
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Familiar names lead Loyola University men’s soccer

The men’s soccer team at Loyola University Maryland again recorded double-digit regular season wins in 2011. Much of that success was owed to fifth-year senior goalkeeper Kyle Wittman and sophomore forward Geaton Caltabiano, whose surnames should be familiar to local fans. Wittman recorded all 10 regular season wins for the Greyhounds, earning a Metro Atlantic...
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To visit Gallup is ‘to fall in love’ with its people, says Bishop Wall

GALLUP, N.M. – To visit the Gallup Diocese is to fall in love with its vibrant culture, rich history and rugged beauty – rose-hued mesas, deserts of sagebrush and cactus, and forested mountains – but most of all with its people.
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Vatican financial document took complex route to delivery

VATICAN CITY – The unusual and somewhat mysterious gestation process of Vatican documents came into the spotlight recently, thanks to a controversial white paper on economic justice.
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In Benin, pope urges Africa to uphold values of family, human dignity

COTONOU, Benin – Arriving in Benin for a three-day visit, Pope Benedict XVI urged the African continent to protect its ancient values in the face of spiritual and ethical erosion.
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Diocese of Orange buys Crystal Cathedral, 31 acres for $57.5 million

ORANGE, Calif. – A bankruptcy court judge has ordered the sale of the Crystal Cathedral and its nearly 31-acre campus in Garden Grove to the Catholic Diocese of Orange for $57.5 million.
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(Audio interview)Inside the life of NCYC animators

While emcee Valimar Jansen attracts most of the attention at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, she doesn’t do it alone. There are many talented teens who assist in performances, songs and dances. The Archdiocese of Baltimore has several young people acting as animators on the stage this year and I got the chance...
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Video of NCYC’s first day

I captured these videos yesterday at NCYC. Enjoy!
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(Audio) LifeTeen’s Mark Hart offers stirring reflection to NCYC crowd

If you missed Mark Hart’s talk today at NCYC,fear not. I have it here for you in Soundcloud and you can also download it! Enjoy and share your thoughts in the comments section here. Follow me @catholicreview and @reviewpalmer https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F28351122 Mark Hart’s stirring NCYC 2011 presentation by PalmerReview Matt mpalmer@CatholicReview.org
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(Video) Baltimore takes center stage at NCYC

Four Archdiocese of Baltimore young people, who were highlighted in one of my posts last night through an audio interview, were on stage as animators for NCYC. Here they are in action, leading everyone in prayer, song and dance.
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