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Libyan unrest reflects legitimate requests, church official says

VATICAN CITY – The top church official in Libya said the country’s current unrest was based on legitimate requests by young people for a better future.
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Stella Maris walks with families as they face hospice care

When James P. O’Conor Jr. was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and it became clear that treatment would not be successful, his younger brother took solace in the fact that James was able to spend his final days at Stella Maris.
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Imitating Christ’s humility essential for Christians, pope says

VATICAN CITY – Imitating Christ in his humility is essential for Christian living, Pope Benedict XVI said at his weekly general audience.
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Vatican rulings mixed on U.S. parishioners’ appeals on closed churches

WASHINGTON – In mixed rulings on parishioners’ appeals of parish closings in three U.S. dioceses, the Vatican Congregation for Clergy upheld parish mergers, but in some cases said the church buildings that were closed must be reopened and “used in some manner as determined by the bishop.”
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One habitat at a time: High schools prepare to hand home to family

During her years as a participant in Habitat for Humanity home buildings, Patti Maillett has seen a number of keys handed over to new homeowners.
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Vatican say relations with Israel better before ties

VATICAN CITY – With new problems over visas for foreign priests and the long, ongoing negotiations needed to resolve the tax status of Catholic institutions in Israel, the Vatican’s former ambassador to the country said relations were better before there were full diplomatic ties.
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Attempt to allow ‘bedroom’ abortions dismissed by British judge

LONDON – A British judge dismissed a legal challenge to allow women to abort a child at home.
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Catholics can find comfort in death, expert says

During her 30 years as a physician and pediatrician, Dr. Patricia Fosarelli has seen her fair share of death and mourning.
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Saint’s life meshes well with doctors’ practice

A group of four Catholic physicians in Catonsville found it particularly appropriate to have relics from St. Gianna Molla installed in their Catonsville offices on Nov. 13.
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Don’t balance budgets on backs of poor, bishops tell state legislators

WASHINGTON – Catholic bishops around the country are reminding state legislatures and their fellow citizens that the nation’s budgetary problems are not over and must not be resolved on the backs of the poor.
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Man faces obstacles to attain Eagle Scout status

Early in Matthew McClain’s life, medical professionals told his parents he would need to be placed in an institution because of severe difficulties related to his Down syndrome.
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Caroline Center given Network 2000 awards grant

Network 2000, a Maryland organization promoting the advancement of women in business, awarded grants to two local programs last month during its annual Women of Excellence luncheon.
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