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Spanish officials thank Catholic Church for 'important role' in release of Cuban prisoners Havana, Cuba, Sep 2, 2010 / 10:04 pm (CNA/Europa Press).- During a visit to Cuba, two officials from Spain's Socialist Party expressed gratitude to the Catholic Church for its "important role" in securing the release of several political prisoners. Italian doctor condemns culture that fears children Vatican City, Sep 2, 2010 / 09:16 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- According to an Italian neonatal doctor, "pedophobia"—the fear of children—is an obstacle to the realization of the full rights of children today. In an article published in L'Osservatore Romano to mark the 20th anniversary of a U.N. convention for children's rights, he made a case for making children, born and unborn, more accepted in society. Recently retired Vatican secretary promises to continue defending immigrant rights Vatican City, Sep 2, 2010 / 08:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, the Vatican's former secretary of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Itinerant People, has promised to continue voicing his opinions on the rights of immigrants, though he recently stepped down from the Vatican post. Spanish archbishop prays for Iraq as US combat mission ends Madrid, Spain, Sep 2, 2010 / 06:02 pm (CNA).- Spanish archbishop Joan-Enric Vives prayed for the intercession of Our Lady of Nuria this week for Iraq, following the withdraw of U.S. combat troops. Discovery building gunman confronted pro-life demonstrators in 2009, group says Silver Spring, Md., Sep 2, 2010 / 05:33 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- James J. Lee, the alleged gunman who took hostages at the Discovery Communications building, also published demands for an end to programs which encourage the birth of "parasitic human infants." A pro-life group which believes Lee started an argument at one of their protests said his "utter disdain for human beings" is at the core of the mindset pro-lifers oppose. Marriage is proof of God's love, hope for Italy's future, teaches Italian cardinal Rome, Italy, Sep 2, 2010 / 05:07 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Through the sacrament of marriage, Italy can counteract "a true race towards death," said the head of Italian bishops on Sunday. He explained that a family founded on marriage is proof from God "that the future exists." Vatican cardinal calls on Melkites to be bridge between East and West Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sep 2, 2010 / 02:06 pm (CNA).- The prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, called on Melkite Catholics in Argentina to be a bridge of communion between the East and the West. Study shows Salvadoran majority supports president's pro-life decision San Salvador, El Salvador, Sep 2, 2010 / 11:51 am (CNA).- A new poll has revealed that 93 percent of Salvadorans oppose the legalization of abortion. In addition, 76 percent support the decision by President Mauricio Funes to reject the "Brasilia Consensus" which promotes the legalization of abortion in Latin American countries. Pope and Israeli president hope for peace in Holy Land Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Sep 2, 2010 / 07:40 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As the Palestinian and Israeli governments seek an agreement in Washington D.C., the Israeli president and Pope Benedict XVI hoped for "lasting peace" on Thursday. The Pope was recognized by the Nobel Prize-winning Israeli leader Shimon Peres during a meeting between the two as the "Shepherd" leading to the "the fields of peace." Chance to win $500k for Catholic school creates national buzz Lincoln, Neb., Sep 2, 2010 / 07:11 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The opportunity for a Catholic high school in Nebraska to win $500,000 to help build a new kitchen is creating excitement and drawing voters from around the diocese, the city and Catholics of all ages across the nation.