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Pope sends message to France as he prepares to visit

Wednesday, 10 September 2008 15:49 administrator
Pope sends message to France as he prepares to visitVatican City, Sep 10, 2008 / 10:32 am (CNA).- This coming Friday, Pope Benedict XVI will fly from Rome to Paris, thereby commencing his first visit as Pope to France. In anticipation of the visit, the Holy Father has penned a message to the nation lauding its strong tradition of faith and culture.

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Apostles bring the true joy of Christ to all, says the Pope

Wednesday, 10 September 2008 15:49 administrator
Apostles bring the true joy of Christ to all, says the PopeVatican City, Sep 10, 2008 / 09:59 am (CNA).- Speaking to 9,000 pilgrims gathered at the Paul VI Hall this morning, Pope
Benedict reflected on St. Paul as an apostle of Jesus Christ. Though he did not belong to the group of the Twelve that Jesus called during his ministry, Paul nevertheless claims the title for himself, he explained.

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Judge rules ban on teacher’s classroom ‘God Bless America’ banners violates free speech

Wednesday, 10 September 2008 15:49 administrator
Judge rules ban on teacher’s classroom ‘God Bless America’ banners violates free speechSan Diego, Sep 10, 2008 / 07:51 am (CNA).- A federal judge ruled on Friday that a San Diego high school teacher has a free speech right to display patriotic banners in his classroom with messages such as “God Bless America,” “In God We Trust,” and “One Nation Under God.” School officials had ordered the banners removed on the grounds they promoted a “Judeo-Christian” viewpoint.

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India bishop says government not doing enough to stop anti-Christian violence

Wednesday, 10 September 2008 15:49 administrator
India bishop says government not doing enough to stop anti-Christian violenceRome, Sep 10, 2008 / 05:17 am (CNA).- Bishop Alex Dias of the Diocese of Port Blair in India’s Andaman and Nicobare islands has charged that the Indian government is not doing enough to halt the anti-Christian violence in the state of Orissa. Speaking in an interview, the bishop warned that the violence could spread if it is not halted in time, saying “The world must know that these things happen in India.”

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Caritas Haiti aids 'desperate' situation in wake of four hurricanes

Wednesday, 10 September 2008 15:49 administrator
Caritas Haiti aids 'desperate' situation in wake of four hurricanesPort au Prince, Sep 10, 2008 / 02:52 am (CNA).- Caritas Haiti, the local branch of the Catholic pastoral charity Caritas International, has provided relief aid to Haiti after the passage of Hurricanes Fay, Gustav, Hanna, and Ike left hundreds dead and 600,000 people in need of aid. Caritas Haiti staff in Gonaïves, one of the worst-hit cities, report that the situation is bleak, with the director general of the organization saying it is “desperate.”

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