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The case for replacing Latin as the official language of the church
Letters
A True Scandal How disappointed I was to read your editorial calling for the U.S. bishops to narrow their policy regarding speakers and awards at Catholic institutions. Indeed, at least in my part of the world, the decision of the University of Notre Dame to grant an honorary degree to Barack Obama
Signs Of the Times
The much-discussed Freedom of Choice Act "does not directly address the conscience claims of health care entities, said lawyer Susan Stabile.
Signs Of the Times
Speaking on behalf of his fellow Catholic bishops in California, Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton praised the California Supreme Court decision.
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One month after President Barack Obama announced the relaxation of regulations governing travel and remittances to Cuba, activists were pushing to lift travel bans on all U.S. citizens. Members of Congress, representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Human Rights Watch called for
Signs Of the Times
The Vatican has condemned the latest round of nuclear testing by North Korea, warning that such acts of aggression threaten “the very survival” of the country’s own people by exacerbating its isolation. • Catholic Relief Services has announced that the agency will focus on hel
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Miguel Diaz, 45, is a professor of theology at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University, both in Collegeville, Minn.
Now is the time to make the necessary reforms.
Six weeks ago my colleagues and I from the Catholic Worker attempted to cross into Gaza, but we were not allowed through. We carried with us six large suitcases containing $18,000 worth of medical supplies destined for Al Shifa Hospital, as well as letters, drawings and toys sent by American children for the orphans at the Rachel Corrie Center in Rafah. Friends on the other side of the wall waited in vain for three days for us to arrive.
Signs Of the Times
Faith is never a solitary activity, nor can it be simply private, said Archbishop Vincent Nichols during his installation Mass.
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The more we change, the more Cuba will change, said Representative James McGovern, a co-sponsor of the Freedom to Travel to Cuba bill.
Signs Of the Times
The Vatican has condemned the latest round of nuclear testing by North Korea.
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While it may be some time before a comprehensive reform bill is ready to advance, several individual bills already have been introduced in Congress.
Signs Of the Times
Since South Africa dropped its visa requirements for Zimbabweans, "the wait at the border on the South African side is said to be about nine hours."
The Word
As youngsters we had ways of sealing the bond of friendship with our best friends We girls would exchange friendship rings pledging our undying loyalty to one another Our brothers would make a small cut on their finger and then mingle their blood with their buddy rsquo s to signify the unbreakab
Editorials
In spite of optimism, the goal of stabilizing major banks is insufficient to the problem at hand.