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Texas' Perry urges other governors to join him at prayer event (Reuters)
Pope denounces 'disintegration' of Europe families (AP)
Pope champions marriage, family on Croatian visit (AFP)
Stop disintegration of the family in Europe: pope (Reuters)
Pope champions marriage, family in Croatia visit (AFP)

Texas' Perry urges other governors to join him at prayer event (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 03:19 PM PDT

Reuters - SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) -- Saying "there is hope for America, and we will find it on our knees," Texas Governor Rick Perry has invited other governors to join him in a "solemn gathering of prayer and fasting" in August in Houston, according to the event's website.

Pope denounces 'disintegration' of Europe families (AP)

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 02:49 PM PDT

AP - Pope Benedict XVI wrapped up his visit to Croatia on Sunday by denouncing the "disintegration" of family life in Europe and calling for couples to make a commitment to marry and have children, not just live together.

Pope champions marriage, family on Croatian visit (AFP)

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 01:40 PM PDT

AFP - Pope Benedict XVI left Croatia for Rome Sunday, ending a two-day visit to the staunchly Catholic country where he drew large, jubilant crowds and urged Europe to respect Christian values.

Stop disintegration of the family in Europe: pope (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 09:33 AM PDT

Reuters - Pope Benedict warned on Sunday that the traditional family in Europe was "disintegrating" under the weight of secularization and called for laws to help couples cope with the costs of having and educating children.