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Vatican plans conference, pastoral guidelines on AIDS care

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican will host international scientists at a conference on AIDS in late May, an encounter church officials hope will help clarify Pope Benedict XVI’s recent comments on condom use in AIDS prevention, a Vatican official said.
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Students handle business at hand despite economy

The stock market is ebbing and flowing, banks are seeking bailouts and businesses across the country are struggling.
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CRS moves some staff to Jordan as demonstrations continue in Egypt

JERUSALEM – Catholic Relief Services’ international staff and their families in Cairo were evacuated as pro-democracy demonstrations entered their seventh day.
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Survey shows young Catholics’ political views mirror those of peers

WASHINGTON – A survey on the political opinions of young Catholic voters shows that their views are similar to those of their peers on many issues in this year’s election, including abortion and same-sex marriage.
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Catholic agencies focus on food, water in hurricane’s wake

WASHINGTON – Food and water were among the primary needs Catholic aid agencies were trying to meet as thousands of households remained without power and some remained under water July 25 in the wake of Hurricane Dolly.
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Catholic schools instill values, sense of giving back

From dedicated teachers to strong academics, parents have many reasons to pursue a Catholic school education for their child. But while a solid curriculum and the latest technology are vital, Catholic schools offer something else essential to a child’s foundation – timeless lessons on values, morals and the importance of giving back.
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Al Smith’s legacy swims through Baltimore

Tim Cadigan’s eyes widened as he walked into the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan last year.
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Summer series offers chance to ‘walk in the light’

Often when we hear the word summer we think of a period of time when one may embark on a vacation or journey. The season also evokes in our mind a “slow down” period, a time to enjoy nature and the outside, and a time to reflect on God’s creation. Thus, the Office of African...
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Archdiocese of Baltimore defends unborn at March for Life

WASHINGTON, D.C. – When Wendy Bozel’s doctors discovered she was pregnant, they strongly advised her to get an abortion. The unmarried, 20-year-old fashion model had earlier undergone tests that medical experts predicted would cause her unborn child to have developmental disabilities and physical deformities.
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Archbishop pleads for help for Congolese

The Congolese people face desperate and dangerous living conditions in a country beset by war, disease and extreme poverty, said Archbishop Francois Maroy Rusengo of Bukavu, Congo.
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Family support aids coach, athletic director

Married seven years in August, Rob and Kari McBride have created a life surrounded by sports and two beautiful children.
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Pregnancy Center West deals with flooding

Pregnancy Center West, a pro-life outreach in Catonsville, suffered a major setback Dec. 30 when it was flooded with sewer water.
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