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Pope urges hope on Easter for end to war, poverty (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 02:46 PM PDT AP - Pope Benedict XVI sought to give a message of hope on Easter Sunday to victims of wars, poverty and financial turmoil, saying it was urgently needed to overcome the miseries that are plaguing Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the globe.

Catholic Democrats: Is Their Support for Obama Fraying? (Time.com) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 02:25 PM PDT Time.com - Catholics who supported the President expected him to reverse policies on abortion funding and stem-cell research. But they're starting to feel their voices aren't being heard

Retiring NY archbishop celebrates last Easter Mass (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 01:19 PM PDT AP - Cardinal Edward Egan, who will retire as head of New York City's Roman Catholic Archdiocese on Wednesday, told worshippers at his last Easter Mass that mortal life is fleeting and "we are here for a moment in eternity."

For Easter worship, Obama picks Episcopal church (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 12:22 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama opted for the safe choice for Easter Sunday, visiting the pale yellow church across from the White House where other presidents have worshipped. The pick puts off — for now — a decision on a new permanent congregation for the first family.

In Phillips' hometown, 'elation' over his release (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 02:43 PM PDT AP - In Capt. Richard Phillips' hometown, they'll never forget this Easter Sunday.

Pope calls for Israel-Palestinian peace at Easter (Reuters) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 06:04 AM PDT Reuters - Pope Benedict called in his Easter message on Sunday for a renewed push for Israeli-Palestinian peace just weeks before he travels to the Holy Land for the first time as pontiff.

Pope carries Easter candle in Vatican basilica (AP) Posted: 11 Apr 2009 11:08 PM PDT AP - Pope Benedict XVI carried a tall, lit candle symbolizing hope into a darkened St. Peter's Basilica packed with faithful Saturday night in the traditional start of the Vatican's vigil Mass on the eve of Easter.

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