Thursday 11 March, 2010   Caritas Project Compassion nets more than $1m in two weeks Australians have given more than $1 million to Caritas Australia's Project Compassion over the past two and a half weeks, which the organisation says displays the nation's commitment to eradicate global poverty. Abbott draws criticism over gay remarks. Aussie Christian coalition petition against Iranian cleric's deportation. Qld priest calls for ban on "World's Greatest Pub-Fest". Vatican appeal to preserve Holy Land's "Christian origins". Monsignor Ratzinger admits he has punished pupils. Clergy sex abuse is linked to celibacy: Kung. German minister attacks Vatican "wall of silence" on abuse. Nigerian Christians flee homes, fearing more attacks. Feature - Ignorance at heart of Nigeria violence. Featured website - Church on the ball. Film review - A Single Man. Opinion - lessons learned from children in Haiti. Click here for today's readings and meditation. Download Powerpoint viewer Papal Documents: Benedict XVI Deus Caritas Est – 2005 God is Love (Encyclical) John Paul II Veritatis Splendor - 1993 The Splendour of Truth (Encyclical) John Paul II Redemptor Hominis - 1979 Redeemer of Man (Encyclical) John XXIII Pacem in Terris - 1963 Encyclical on Establishing Universal Peace in Truth, Justice, Charity and Liberty	Resize: A A A A
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