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Discounts Spur Surprising Aug. Retail Sales Gains

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Catholic News, Denominations, Science, Top Stories

NEW YORK – This year's back-to-school season isn't as big a bust for retailers as they feared — or as last year's — but it's not great either. Americans are spending only when the i…


Only the Rich Will Be Saved [2010-09-02]

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Catholic News, Denominations, Science, Top Stories

Zenit.org ).- Evidence is emerging that several wealthy landowners diverted flood waters through poor villages in order to save their own crops, thereby destroying the homes of countless minorities. A…


What “Humanae Vitae” Is Really About [2010-09-02]

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Catholic News, Denominations, Science, Top Stories

Zenit.org ).- The 1968 encyclical "Humanae Vitae" is about much more than a prohibition of artificial contraception, says a Polish priest and expert on family issues who addressed today a co…




Cardinal Highlights Importance of Melkite Church [2010-09-02]

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Catholic News, Denominations, Science, Top Stories

Zenit.org ).- Cardinal Leonardo Sandri is calling for a rediscovery of the contributions offered by the Melkite Church, particularly leading up to the October synod of bishops for the Middle East. The…


Weirton Priest Arrested On Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges In Court Today

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Catholic News, Denominations, Science, Top Stories

Fr. Felix Owino, of Weirton, W.Va. will begin his trail today after he was arrested back in July on charges of sexual battery of a minor.At that time of his arrest, Owino was being held without bond a…


School’s Film Lays Red Carpet for the Pope

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Catholic News, Denominations, Science, Top Stories

But perhaps one of the most memorable gestures the Pope will take away from his visit to Scotland will be a heartwarming welcome film made by school children.Pupils from St Gabriel's Primary in Presto…


Bernanke Testifying to Crisis Inquiry Panel

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Catholic News, Denominations, Science, Top Stories

WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is set to appear before a panel investigating the financial crisis to give his take on the meltdown and his views on potential systemwide risks…


London Bus Ads Will Urge Pope to ‘Ordain Women’

Posted Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in Catholic News, Denominations, Science, Top Stories

LONDON — Pope Benedict will be confronted by posters on London's famous red buses during his trip to the British capital next month which will call for the ordination of women priests.


Obama Cautiously Hopeful As Mideast Talks Begin

Posted Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in Catholic News, Denominations, Science, Top Stories

WASHINGTON – Under the shadow of fresh violence, President Barack Obama solemnly convened the first direct Israeli-Palestinian talks in two years Wednesday, challenging Mideast leaders to seize …


Israel’s President Peres to Visit Pontiff [2010-09-01]

Posted Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in Catholic News, Denominations, Science, Top Stories

VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 1, 2010 (Zenit.org).- President Simon Peres of Israel will visit Benedict XVI on Thursday at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, confirmed the Vatican.The two have met t…