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Pope sets up structure for former Anglicans; three ordained priests

LONDON – Almost immediately after he was ordained a Catholic priest along with two other former Anglican bishops, Father Keith Newton was named head of the new ordinariate for former Anglicans in England and Wales.
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CAMPAIGN 2008: The Supremes and the rest of us

Justice John Paul Stevens is 88, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 75. Justice Anthony Kennedy is 72. Justice Stephen Breyer is 70. Justice David Souter is 68. Given those demographics, the next president of the United States will likely nominate at least one, and perhaps several, justices to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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New book details Hitler plot to kidnap pope, foiled by Nazi general

WASHINGTON – An SS general close to Adolf Hitler foiled a plot to kidnap Pope Pius XII during World War II and to put the Vatican and its treasures under Nazi control, according to a new book. The book, “A Special Mission” by Dan Kurzman, refutes arguments that Pope Pius XII maintained a public silence...
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May 1 beatification set for Pope John Paul II after miracle approved

VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI approved a miracle attributed to Pope John Paul II’s intercession, clearing the way for the late pope’s beatification on May 1, Divine Mercy Sunday.
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Catholics attending EWTN conference say event is like family reunion

DEKALB, Ill. – Catholics from across the Midwest got a chance to rub elbows with their favorite personalities from the Eternal Word Television Network during the EWTN Family Conference in DeKalb Oct. 4-5.
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British cardinals remind politicians voting for abortion unacceptable

LONDON – Britain’s two cardinals reminded Catholic politicians that it is unacceptable for them to vote for abortion rights. Cardinals Keith O’Brien of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, Scotland, and Cormac Murphy-O’Connor of Westminster, England, denounced the 1967 Abortion Act May 31 as the act approaches its 40th anniversary.
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Archbishop O’Brien to participate in visitation of Irish seminaries

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien is heading to Rome and Ireland early this year as part of an Apostolic Visitation of Irish seminaries called by Pope Benedict XVI in his March 19, 2010 pastoral letter to the people of Ireland.
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Tiny nun takes on tall task of defending Pope Pius XII

VATICAN CITY – Nearly 50 years after the death of Pope Pius XII, one of his strongest supporters thinks the beatification of this controversial wartime pontiff may be just around the corner.
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Report, summit on children’s welfare highlight familiar problem

WASHINGTON – When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., hosted a national summit on child welfare, she shined a light on a problem that is all too familiar to officials of Catholic Charities USA. “The numbers are moving in the wrong direction,” said Desmond Brown, director of health and welfare policy at Catholic Charities USA, about...
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Archbishop’s Annual Appeal sets record

One of the worst economies in decades didn’t stop Catholics from contributing to last year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal at a record level.
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How to prepare for marriage

When you become engaged, and before making any other wedding plans, meet with the priest or deacon who will officiate at your wedding. Weddings normally take place at the parish church of the bride or groom, and it is the policy of the Archdiocese of Baltimore that you contact your priest or deacon a minimum...
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Moms find creative ways for summer fun to flourish

With four children and another one on the way, Sacred Heart, Glyndon, parishioner Denise Blair-Nellies is no stranger to creativity during the months of summer. The Reisterstown resident said she loves summer and noted one of her children’s favorite pastimes is reading. “We love to read books and share what we’re reading with each other...
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