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Books revisit the 'Pius war'



Coercive family-planning program weighed for Philippines




Former Muslim Claims 'Deception' Key in Rise in European Converts to Islam



Pope's 1st encyclical nears release, focus on love, say Vatican officials



The Forum: 500th anniversaries for Swiss Guard, St. Peter's, Museums



BELARUS: Why were Catholic priests expelled?



New Poll Reveals Overwhelming Majority of Americans Want Greater Abortion Restrictions


Rabbi Says Pius XII Deserves "Righteous" Title
David Dalin Makes Case in "Myth of Hitler's Pope"





Indian Bishop Appalled at Scope of Selective Abortions



Event to Focus on Wojtyla's Philosophical Thought




Moms Giving First Communion
And More on Irregular Relationships



Pope's Homily on Day of Baptisms in Sistine Chapel
"We Need to Say 'No' to Culture of Death"



Dispatch from the Eurabian Front: Poles vs Gays vs Muslims