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Vatican dismisses Archbishop Milingo from the priesthood

VATICAN CITY – Three years after excommunicating Zambian Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo, the Vatican has imposed the additional penalty of dismissal from the priesthood.
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U.S. bishops again urge ban on abortion coverage in health reform

WASHINGTON – The U.S. bishops again have urged U.S. senators to put Hyde amendment language into proposed health care reform legislation to prohibit federal funds from being used for elective abortion coverage.
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For first time, Vietnamese president meets pope, top Vatican officials

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI’s meeting with Vietnam President Nguyen Minh Triet marked an important step toward normalizing relations with the communist nation, said the Vatican.
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English, Welsh bishops say Equality Bill redefines who can be priest

LONDON – The Catholic bishops of England and Wales said they could be at risk of prosecution under a proposed law unless they accept women, sexually active gays and transsexuals as candidates to the priesthood.
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On Palestinian ‘Sesame Street,’ Muppets learn behavior management

EL BIREH, West Bank – Muppet Haneen and her friend, Kareem the rooster, are learning how to dress themselves and have fun with their letters. They are discovering how to overcome their fears and accept differences in others.
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District of Columbia votes for same-sex marriage; archdiocese continues dialogue

WASHINGTON – The Washington Archdiocese vowed continued dialogue with the District of Columbia’s City Council to seek “a balance of interests in the legislation” after the council Dec. 1 gave preliminary approval to a bill to legalize same-sex marriage.
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U.S. religious leaders pledge renewed commitment to conscience issues

WASHINGTON – More than 140 Christian leaders issued a joint declaration Nov. 20 pledging renewed zeal in defending the unborn, defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman and protecting religious freedom.
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City Council passes bill focused on pro-life pregnancy centers

The Baltimore City Council passed a bill Nov. 23 that imposes new requirements on four pro-life pregnancy centers in the city. Council members James B. Kraft, Bernard "Jack" Young and Agnes Welch were the only lawmakers on the 15-member council to oppose the measure, which requires pro-life pregnancy centers to post signs indicating that they...
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Advent is time of preparation

Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will mark the beginning of Advent Nov. 29 when the four-week period of preparation for the coming of Christ begins and the Catholic Church ushers in a new liturgical year.
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Arguments for pregnancy center bill seem ridiculous

If we thought things were bizarre before in the Baltimore City Council’s effort to create a law targeting nonprofit, pro-life pregnancy resource centers, it went from the sublime to the ridiculous this week.
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Faithful servants

There is always room for more servants in the Lord’s vineyard. Whether as clergy, religious or laity, the Church relies on people of faith to share their gifts with others for the glory of God and His Church.
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Released Irish priest hopes to continue ministry in Philippines

PASAY CITY, Philippines – Irish Columban Father Michael Sinnott said he hopes to resume his ministry after being released by kidnappers who had held him for a month.
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