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Fr. Coyne is replaced: Benedict XVI appointed Jesuit Father José Gabriel Funes as the new director of the Vatican Astronomical Observatory, replacing Jesuit Father George Coyne. Father Coyne, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, had been director of the observatory since 1978. The Vatican press office announced the new director on Saturday. Father Funes, 43, is…

A Pakistani immigrant woman was killed by her father on August 11, in Brescia, in Northern Italy, for refusing an arranged marriage. A Zenit story on the killing and various reactions, including the head of the Pakistani Catholic bishops’ conference.

Sunday evening, the Archdiocese of Monaco presented a performance of Charles Peguy’s three-act drama «Mystère de la Charité de Jeanne d’Arc» (Mystery of Joan of Arc’s Charity) at Castel Gandolfo. The Pope had some remarks: In this text of great richness, Peguy is able to depict powerfully the passionate cry that Joan raised to God,…

USA Today reports: A rather interesting angle – trying to make sure the Christians stay so the present government power balance can be maintained – but with some unanswered questions, nonetheless: Since last month, the 63-year-old priest has braved bombs, rockets and ground clashes between Israeli forces and the Shiite Muslim militia Hezbollah, racing over…
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