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Wife of Chinese Christian prisoner appeals to Christians around the world

Dec 10, 2003

The wife of a Chinese Christian psychiatrist has sent an appeal to Christians worldwide to pray for her husband, who... Read more

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Chicken ad plucked after offending Catholics in Canada

Dec 9, 2003

A Quebec TV ad, featuring a priest and his congregation singing the praises of a barbecue chicken chain as a... Read more

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Offensive `nun’ ad draws national Catholic protest in Canada

Dec 9, 2003

The image of a young black woman, dressed as a nun in a low-cut habit and showing her bare midriff... Read more

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Canadian documentary puts Young Catholics on the big screen

Nov 10, 2003

A new documentary, which is set to premiere later this month in Toronto, offers an inspiring and honest look at... Read more

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Canadian bishops to soldier on in same-sex marriage debate despite government push for law

Nov 6, 2003

While most Canadian citizens and politicians have settled into the idea that the legalization of same-sex marriage is only a... Read more

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Pope will be able to continue until the end, says Canada’s new cardinal

Oct 29, 2003

Canada’s newest and youngest cardinal is confident Pope John Paul II will be able to continue in his ministry despite... Read more

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Catholic And Evangelical Leaders Propose Marriage Week In Canada

Oct 20, 2003

The Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops has joined other Evangelical and Catholic groups in proclaiming Feb. 8-15 national marriage week.... Read more

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Woman’s Cure is Witness to Mother Teresa’s Healing Power

Oct 19, 2003

The woman whose illness was cured through the intercession of Mother Teresa said she is the instrument God chose to... Read more

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India Celebrates Mother Teresa

Oct 19, 2003

All of the church bells in Calcutta rang yesterday afternoon to announce and celebrate the beatification of their beloved and... Read more

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Teacher & Advocate Receives Mother Teresa Award

Oct 19, 2003

The 20th Mother Teresa Award was conferred to a woman who is an educator, women's rights advocate, diplomat, civic leader,... Read more

Local Indian churches plan weeklong celebrations

Oct 8, 2003

Mother Teresa’s beatification Mission Sunday, Oct. 19, will spark a week of celebrations in the Diocese of Pune, where she... Read more