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Mexican Bishop invites fallen-away Catholics to “return home” this Lent

Mar 22, 2004

In a message for  the Lenten season, Bishop Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel of San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico, called on... Read more

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Suffering of Jesus in “The Passion” touching hearts, says Brazilian bishop

Mar 21, 2004

The head of the Brazilian Bishops Conference’s Committee for Culture, Education and Social Communications, Bishop Orani João Tempesta of Sao... Read more

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Bishops of Argentina express strong support for “The Passion”

Mar 21, 2004

On the occasion of the release of “The Passion of the Christ” in Argentina on Thursday, March 25, the official... Read more

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Peruvian bishops call for defense of human life against “reproductive health policy”

Mar 21, 2004

In order to mark the celebration of the “Day of the Unborn Child,” which falls on March 25, the Feast... Read more

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3-11: “I offer my heartfelt forgiveness to the terrorists and I pray God touches their hearts”

Mar 18, 2004

In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Spain on 3/11, which left more than 200 dead 1,500 wounded, dozens... Read more

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Colombian Archbishop: “We forgive those responsible for the assassination”

Mar 18, 2004

During a solemn Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Cathedral, Archbishop Juan Francisco Sarasti of Cali, Colombia, said the Church has... Read more

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Chilean Bishops regret legalization of divorce

Mar 18, 2004

The Executive Committee of the Chilean Bishops Conference has issued a statement rejecting the legalization of divorce and reaffirming the... Read more

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Latin America gears up for ‘The Passion’

Mar 17, 2004

Latin America is gearing up for the release of “The Passion of the Christ" in the region this week and... Read more

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Catholic churches in Cuba converted into theaters for “The Passion of the Christ”

Mar 15, 2004

Several parishes in Havana, Cuba, have been temporarily converted into theaters in order to show the movie “The Passion of... Read more

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Archbishop urges Puerto Ricans to vote with the future in mind

Mar 15, 2004

The archbishop of San Juan urged the citizens of Puerto Rico to vote in the November elections and to leave... Read more

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Brazilian bishops give official support to “The Passion”

Mar 14, 2004

The leaders of the Bishops Conference of Brazil gave their full support to Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,”... Read more

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Peruvian congressman charges abortion pill unconstitutional

Mar 14, 2004

The president of the Peruvian Congress’ Health Committee, Dr. Héctor Chávez Chuchón, denounced a resolution brought by several ONGs and... Read more

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Archbishop of Lima: one is never the same after seeing “The Passion of the Christ”

Mar 11, 2004

At the conclusion of a private screening of “The Passion of the Christ,” Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, Archbishop of Lima,... Read more

Jewish groups seek to prevent release of Passion in Brazil

Mar 10, 2004

A week before the national premier of “The Passion” in Brazil, a Jewish lawyer has asked the Brazilian Department of... Read more

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Bishops and priests encourage Chileans to see “Passion”

Mar 10, 2004

After a private screening in the Chilean capital, bishops and priests expressed support for the movie The Passion of the... Read more

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Bishops of Costa Rica will premier “The Passion of the Christ”

Mar 9, 2004

The Bishops Conference of Costa Rica has been granted the exclusive rights by the country’s theaters to debut Mel Gibson’s... Read more

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Exorcism ministry established to deal with demonic possessions in Mexico

Mar 8, 2004

In the face of increasing numbers of demonic possessions, the Diocese of Querétaro, Mexico, has created an Exorcism Ministry, headed... Read more

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Bishops condemn violence and call Venezuelans to “reflection and peace” during crisis

Mar 4, 2004

The Bishops Conference of Venezuela is calling for an immediate end to the outbreak of violence in the last several... Read more

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Pro-life group seeks to stop spread of abortion pill in Mexico

Mar 4, 2004

A leading Mexican pro-life group, supported by bishops and lawmakers, has asked for a court injunction against the government’s new... Read more

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Bishops of Costa Rica say information about treaty with United States should not be politicized

Mar 3, 2004

The Bishops of Costa Rica called on supporters and critics of the free trade agreement between that country and the... Read more