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Pope Benedict XVI - We Need Authentically Christian Politicians |
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The Holy Father today received participants in the twenty-fourth plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity who are currently meeting to examine the theme: "Witnesses to Christ in the political community". |
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It’s the height of vacation season, and in spite of continuing economic difficulties and joblessness, many people are fortunate enough to get away for a few days. Some must be content with “staycations.” Others are on a kind of permanent vacation: Having lost a job, they’re unable to find another. Whatever our circumstances, it’s worth contemplating Pope Benedict XVI’s recent reflection on using “down time” for a higher purpose. |
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A recent Supreme Court decision holds dire implications for Christians who would like to form a club on a university campus. By a 5-4 ruling, inChristian Legal Society v. Martinez, the court decided in late June that if a Christian group wants to be recognized at an American university, it does not have the right to restrict its membership or leadership to practicing Christians. Such restriction, according to the court, constitutes unjust discrimination. |
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WHAT TO DO ABOUT PORNOGRAPHY (PART 2) |
Part 2: Across the country, men are waking up to the dangers of pornography use and are banding together in order to battle this scourge in their own lives and in society.
A newly released DVD, "What's That Purple Building, Daddy?" documents the efforts of a group of men that closed down a strip bar in their neighborhood. These men, part of the Philadelphia-based "The King's Men," came together for mutual support against pornography, and to act together on a "no more porn" tour picketing places where this industry thrives. |
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WHAT TO DO ABOUT PORNOGRAPHY (PART 1) |
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Earlier this month, the New York Archdiocese held a mandatory conference for its clergy on addressing pornography. Now, an online Webinar offers the same information to Catholics across the globe. |
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Politics Is a Noble Vocation Says Pope |
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Public service is a "noble vocation," and when it is carried out faithfully, it is a means to grow in wisdom, integrity and personal fulfillment, says Benedict XVI. |
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The Heritage of Western Civilization |
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Remarks by Cardinal George Pell at the launch of the Institute of Public Affairs' Foundations of Western Civilisation Program. A very worthwhile read on culture from an eminent Catholic Cardinal. |
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