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January 19, 2012

Encyclical breaks new ground on social issues, commentators say

WASHINGTON – Pope Benedict XVI’s new encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”), breaks new ground on such topics as microfinancing, intellectual property rights, globalization and the concept of putting one’s wealth at the service of the poor, according to Catholic scholars and church leaders.
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January 19, 2012

Historic row homes to be razed for patient facility

After a two month stand-off, the Baltimore Heritage has decided to withdraw its appeal and lawsuit relating to the demolition of rowhouses to make way for a new patient tower designed to better accommodate and care for patients of Baltimore’s Mercy Medical Center.
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January 19, 2012

Obama: Impasse on abortion legality inevitable, but reduction possible

WASHINGTON – There will always be solid differences of belief over whether abortion should be legal, but that doesn’t mean common ground isn’t possible on how to reduce abortion, President Barack Obama told a round table of religion reporters July 2.
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January 19, 2012

Official calls for prayer after Utah shooting spree

SALT LAKE CITY – Monsignor J. Terrence Fitzgerald, administrator of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, called on Catholics Feb. 13 to unite in prayer for victims of a shooting spree at a shopping mall and their families and for the gunman and his family. Five people were killed and at least four more were...
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January 19, 2012

Catholic named to head U.S. religious freedom commission

WASHINGTON – A Catholic commissioner on the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom has been elected its chairman.
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January 19, 2012

Pope welcomes project to promote vaccine research

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI congratulated the finance ministers of Italy, Great Britain, Canada and Russia for their efforts to promote the development of vaccines to reduce child mortality in poor countries.
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January 19, 2012

Closing Pauline year, pope reveals results of tests on apostle’s tomb

ROME – Closing the year of St. Paul, Pope Benedict XVI announced that tests done on the presumed tomb of the Apostle revealed the presence of bone fragments from a human who lived between the first and second century.
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January 19, 2012

Shopping addiction possible

Joy Black used to shop so frequently at Talbot’s Outlet that she knew the sales staff by name. For her, the thrill of shopping was in the sheer delight of finding a great bargain. “I liked getting 75 percent off,” said Mrs. Black, 47. “Even if I didn’t need it, I’d have to buy it.”...
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January 19, 2012

Bishops support Bishop D’Arcy’s ‘pastoral concern’ for Notre Dame

WASHINGTON – Meeting in executive session in San Antonio, the U.S. bishops expressed “appreciation and support” for Bishop John M. D’Arcy of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind., especially for “his pastoral concern” for the University of Notre Dame.
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January 19, 2012

Chaplain sees humility in Indianapolis Colts

BROWNSBURG, Ind. – The Indianapolis Colts had just completed a 38-34 heart-pounding victory Jan. 21 that would send them to the Super Bowl Feb. 4 in Miami. Team owner Jim Irsay and head coach Tony Dungy stood on a stage at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis to receive the Lamar Hunt Trophy as the NFL’s...
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January 19, 2012

Bishops, college presidents seek dialogue after Notre Dame controversy

WASHINGTON – In the wake of the University of Notre Dame controversy involving President Barack Obama delivering its 2009 commencement address, some U.S. bishops and Catholic university presidents are preparing for dialogue aimed at reaching a consensus about speakers on their campuses.
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January 19, 2012

The Time is Now for the John Carroll Patriots

Young , hungry and on the move; the John Carroll, Bel Air, Patriots boys basketball team is making its mark on the hardwoods in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association’s B Conference. After a tumultuous 0-25 record during the 2004-2005 season, head coach Tony Martin came on board the following season, offering a promising future for...
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