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Pope establishes structure for Anglicans to join
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— Pope Benedict XVI has established a special structure for Anglicans who want to be in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church while preserving aspects of their Anglican spiritual and liturgical heritage, said U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada.
Cardinal reviews 40 years of dialogue with other Christians
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— When Cardinal Walter Kasper, the Vatican’s chief ecumenist, tried to harvest the fruits of 40 years of dialogue with the mainline Protestant churches, he did it by the piece, not the bushel.
Church is supportive of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Q. Please explain the position of the Church on the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act. What is it? Is it ethical and moral to offer one’s body parts, or entire bodies, for transplant or medical research before or after death? How do you arrange to be a donor? (Seeds of Faith, Question Corner)
Parishioners watch dancing snowboarder
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (CNS) -— On a recent Monday evening the historic Holland Theatre in downtown Bellefontaine was filled with enthusiastic local residents. But they weren’t there for a blockbuster movie premiere.
U.S. archbishop will help choose bishops around the world
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— Pope Benedict XVI’s naming of U.S. Archbishop Raymond L. Burke to the Congregation for Bishops was a small but significant appointment that could have an impact on the wider Church for many years to come.
Priests should be healers more than judges
Confession is good for the soul. Forgiveness brings healing. I think that, just as God has forgiven us in Christ, if someone sincerely asks for forgiveness, we should forgive that person, even though he or she might sin again. (Columns)
Praise for the leader of UALR
We would like to see more college presidents and administrators like Joel Anderson. Anderson is the chancellor for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. (Editorial)
