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Congressmen outline proposal to ban sex-selection abortions in U.S.

WASHINGTON – Despite evidence that sex-selection abortions may be occurring in the United States, U.S. law affords “less protection from sex-based feticide” than India or China do, according to proposed legislation that is to be introduced soon in the House of Representatives.
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Catholics stand up for life at march

Braving bone-chilling temperatures, hundreds of Catholics from the Archdiocese of Baltimore were among the tens of thousands of people who converged on the nation’s capital for the 35th-annual March for Life Jan. 22.
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New York doctor hopes to create orthopedic surgery center in Ghana

ALBANY, N.Y. - An Albany-area Catholic couple’s plan to bring orthopedic surgery where it is sorely needed – the Cape Coast area of the West African country of Ghana – has ballooned into a charitable organization with 15 directors, countless donors and support from the Vatican and the Archdiocese of Cape Coast.
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Supreme Knight Mr. Anderson invites Sen. Biden to talk about abortion views

WASHINGTON – Carl A. Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, wants to talk with Sen. Joseph Biden, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate.
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Poverty contributes to Afghanistan’s security dilemma

KABUL, Afghanistan – Poverty contributes to Afghanistan’s security dilemma and violence, said aid workers.
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New pastors to take the helm

Father Gerard Francik, Pastor of St. Mark, Fallston
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Everyday evangelizers: Taking the Bible door to door in Mexico, U.S.

MEXICO CITY – When Nora Hilda Rodriguez was studying in college, she noticed that her Protestant friends always carried their Bibles, which they frequently consulted.
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Operation Rice Bowl gives help to a world in need

This month, as Catholic communities across the country observe Lent, a national program lends real meaning to the season of prayer and reflection. Operation Rice Bowl, CRS’ annual Lenten initiative, encourages Americans to learn about the effects of global poverty and to pray for the people most affected by social injustice. At the same time,...
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Vatican Christmas: It may be short on snow, but it’s big in spirit

VATICAN CITY – While snowfall is a rarity and Santa Claus is seldom seen, Christmas at the Vatican is truly unique.
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Blue Ribbon Catholic Education

The Baltimore Sun delivered the good news last week that six Maryland elementary schools were granted the prestigious “Blue Ribbon” award, issued by the United States Department of Education each year to approximately 300 schools nationwide and widely considered the highest honor that an American school can achieve.
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Transfers boost Cardinals’ game

The Calvert Hall College Cardinals (4-0-1, 9-3-2 as of Jan. 14) skated to a 2-2 tie in early December against the reigning champs from Mount St. Joseph High School. It was a game that defined Calvert Hall’s season, especially since the Towson team had held a 2-1 lead with less than one minute remaining before...
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Chinese officials monitor cathedral in effort to find Catholic bishop

BEIJING – Government officials continued ongoing surveillance of the Cangzhou cathedral because Bishop Joseph Li Liangui did not show up for the Eighth National Congress of Catholic Representatives in Beijing.
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