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Guard carrying collection money robbed outside St. Pius X

A guard working for Dunbar, an armored transportation service and security provider, was robbed outside of St. Pius X, Rodgers Forge, July 22.
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Knights of Columbus provide “courage lions” to hospitalized children

John Ramming is amazed by the growth that the Courage Unlimited Program he founded has experienced in just a few years.
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On 10th anniversary religious freedom law garners praise, caution

WASHINGTON – Mixing church and state may raise some eyebrows in the nation’s capital, but in the 10 years since a federal commission began examining worldwide religious liberties, international attention has been drawn to countries that fail to let their citizens worship openly and freely.
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Religious attacks by the media must be rejected, say officials

VATICAN CITY – Anti-religious commentary distributed by media outlets can create tensions and incite violence and therefore must be rejected, said Vatican and Muslim representatives.
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A year after papal letter, Chinese church leaders see mixed results

HONG KONG – A year after Pope Benedict XVI’s letter to mainland Chinese Catholics, church leaders said some positive developments have resulted but more work needs to be done to achieve the letter’s objectives.
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Bishops, other Catholics urge bipartisan action on health care reform

WASHINGTON – As Democratic and Republican leaders gathered in Washington for a health care summit convened by President Barack Obama, the U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders urged all parties to commit themselves to health care reform that is affordable, accessible and protects the life and dignity of every person.
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Snow, a journalist and former White House press secretary, dies at 53

WASHINGTON – Anthony “Tony” Snow, former White House press secretary and a prominent journalist who worked both in print and broadcast, died July 12 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington after a long bout with colon cancer. He was 53.
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Rite of Election draws catechumens and candidates closer to the church

Although she was raised Methodist, Amanda Nelson didn’t place a lot of attention on her faith growing up. After marrying a Catholic and recently having her son baptized in the Catholic Church, the 30-year-old decided to explore the religion of her husband more closely.
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Catholic Family Expo coming July 25-26

The 18th annual Catholic Family Expo July 25-26 will be held in a new location – at Church of the Resurrection, Ellicott City. The weekend event offers speakers, shopping at vendor stations, breakout sessions, liturgies, renewal of marriage vows, a youth rally, eucharistic adoration, the sacrament of reconciliation, meals, benedictions and more.
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Momentum builds to cancel international debt owed by Haiti

WASHINGTON – It took a major earthquake, but momentum is building to cancel all of the remaining debt that Haiti has taken on from several international financial institutions.
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Archbishop O’Brien comments on Bishop Malooly

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been enormously blessed by the priestly and episcopal ministry of Bishop Fran Malooly. His long service and friendly demeanor have endeared him to so many in our Archdiocese, especially the faithful of the Western Vicariate.
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Irish-Vatican summit on sex abuse ends with call for courage, honesty

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI said priestly sexual abuse was a “heinous crime” and a grave sin, and he urged Irish bishops to act courageously to repair their failures to deal properly with such cases.
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