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Vatican Says Pope’s Hospitalization Is Precaution
By JOHN THAVIS, CNS
Published February 10, 2005The Vatican said Pope John Paul II continued to improve, but his doctors were keeping him in the hospital for a few more days as a precaution. The 84-year-old pontiff felt well enough to deliver a brief blessing to the faithful six days after he was hospitalized for flu-related breathing problems. But his weak health […] Full Story
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Denying Communion To Politician Who Supports Abortion Is Last Resort, Bishop Gregory Says
By CINDY WOODEN, CNS
Published April 29, 2004Denying Communion to a politician such as Sen. John F. Kerry, who supports legalized abortion, must be the last resort in a process to convince the politician to uphold moral truths when voting, said the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference. “In the nature of the church, the imposition of sanctions is always the final […] Full Story