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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, FEB. 23, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The Argentinean government has given Lefebvrite British Bishop Richard Williamson, known for his statements denying the Holocaust, 10 days to leave the country.

Father Christian Bouchacourt, the Society of St. Pius X superior for South America, stated that Bishop Williamson already had a similar order from his superiors, after being removed as head of the Lefebvrite seminary in the country.
 
Argentinean Minister of Interior Florencio Randazzo said that the prelate was instructed Thursday "to leave the country in 10 days time" and was advised of "a decree for his expulsion."
 
The formal reason given by the authorities for revoking the prelate's residence permit is a discrepancy in Bishop Williamson's engagements in the country, since his permission was for an administrative function and he has been carrying out a religious one.

Bishop Williamson's work in Our Lady Coredemptress seminary, in La Reja, came to light when he became notorious after denying historical facts about the Jewish Holocaust on Swedish television.

The ministry's communiqué noted: "For these reasons, added to the energetic condemnation of the Argentine government of such manifestations that profoundly attack Argentine society, the Jewish people and the whole of humanity, denying a proven historical truth, the national government has decided to make use of the faculties conferred on it by the law to instruct the Lefebvrite bishop to leave the country or be subject to expulsion."
 
Father Bouchacourt confirmed that Bishop Williamson is preparing for his departure from the country, as the government has ordered.

The bishop, along with three other Society of St. Pius X prelates, had their 20-year excommunication lifted at the end of January, in the framework of Benedict XVI's continuing efforts to heal the schism between the society and the Church.

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The Hard Case of Down Syndrome

A response to: Discovery of Down Chromosome Called a Victory

The routine abortion of 90% of children with Down syndrome is one of the most tragic manifestations of the culture of death.

Focus on this issue is, I think, one of the best ways to advocate for the right to life.

Pro-choice groups often raise the issue of «hard cases.» But certainly the routine abortion of children with this syndrome is a «hard case» that the Pro-life movement can use (sex selection is another), because the same progressives (I will not quibble over labels) who support reproductive choice also often fight for the rights of the disabled.

Perhaps an international campaign focusing on this issue would be in order, perhaps focusing, in particular, on the adoption of children with Down syndrome.

Perhaps this is a project that some Catholic dioceses might consider taking on — creating a registry of Catholics in their region who would welcome a baby with Down syndrome. The registry could then be publicized, asking couples considering abortion to consider adoption instead.

Perhaps another way is for companies that make pro-life clothing to produce shirts with the message «I want to adopt a child with Down syndrome.»

Michael Trolly,

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Kudos to FIAMC

A response to: FIAMC Statement on Obama and Life Issues

Congratulations to the president of FIAMC and all its branches and subsidiaries on a strong and courageous statement. We need more Catholic/Christian organizations to stand up and be counted. It is time to show our colors and where we stand on life matters.

Western society is over-encumbered with «rights» but the same society has reduced, demeaned and rejected the most basic and fundamental «right,» and that is, the «right» to be born when conceived. The «right» to the dignity of the infant (as well as the mother) and the «right» to live the life God has planned for it, even for that humanly «unplanned» child.

Well done and congratulations FIAMC.

Anne Lastman,

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Teach Them Young to Be Good Spouses

A response to: After the Wedding Is Over

I agree with your comments. I remember a marriage counselor priest friend who said these days he meets so many «over-grown school children» in marriages! From my own experience in youth ministry, I have realized that better formed youth equals better marriages equals less family breakdowns.

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