Switzerland approves controversial pre-natal test for Down’s Syndrome

July 31, 2012 By

Bern, Switzerland, Jul 31, 2012 / 04:05 pm (CNA).- The government of Switzerland has sparked controversy by legalizing a new prenatal test that detects the presence of Down’s Syndrome – a move that could lead to an increase of abortions in …

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LA to host massive Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration

July 31, 2012 By

Los Angeles, Calif., Jul 31, 2012 / 03:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Over 100,000 Catholics will gather at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Aug. 5 to celebrate and honor Our Lady of Guadalupe in a city where the image of the Virgin is everywhere.

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Pope praying youth will answer call to evangelize

July 31, 2012 By

Vatican City, Jul 31, 2012 / 02:28 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- With exactly one year to go until the 28th World Youth Day begins in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Benedict XVI is praying this August that young people will engage in evangelization.

“That young p…

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