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Cardinal Encourages Boycott Of Amnesty
BY SIMON CALDWELL A VATICAN cardinal has encouraged Catholics to withdraw their support for Amnesty International after the human rights group adopted a policy in favour of......
Gaza Christians Fear Imposition Of Islamic Law
FROM JUDITH SUDILOYSKY IN JERUSALEM CHRISTIANS in the Gaza Strip have expressed concern about their future after Islamic militants Hamas took control of the Palestinian......
Cardinal Pell Called For Questioning
LEADERS of the Green Party in Australia have begun a drive to question Cardinal George Pell for contempt of parliament an effort that the cardinal described as carrying "a whiff......
Repressing Gangs 'fuels Violence'
ma HEAVY-HANDED repression of youth gangs has brought more violence to Central America, according to Church workers ministering to gang members. Governments have tried to crack......
World Bulletin
American bishops challenge politicians on abortion CATHOLIC POLITICIANS From both main parties in America have been challenged by Catholic bishops on the issue of abortion.......
Senior Italian Cardinal Dies At 87
CARDINAL ANGELO FELICL a long-time Vatican diplomat and former head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Causes of Saints, has died aged 87. Pope Benedict XVI praised the late......
Priest's Body Found In A Bag Off Sri Lankan Coast
BY JOHN PONTIFEX THE DISCOVERY of the decomposed remains of a priest in a bag off the Sri Lankan coast has shocked the entire island community. The body was found at sea in......