Archive for June 15, 2006

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US Bishops approve changes to the Mass

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted yesterday to accept proposed changes to the English translation of the Mass.  Read more

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Changes to Mass to reflect Latin translation and Biblical origins

Following Thursday’s approval of a new translation of the Mass in English, by the Bishops of the United States, several... Read more

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European Union approves funding embryonic stem-cell research

The European bishops have denounced the June 15 decision of the European Union Parliament to approve tax spending on embryonic... Read more

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Abortion clinic closes under pressure of investigation

A Birmingham abortion clinic, which was under investigation for the mistreatment of a customer and could have faced criminal charges,... Read more

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Denver Catholic school voucher program receives overwhelming response

Only one week after Archbishop Charles Chaput announced a new, privately funded $3 million voucher program that would enable low-income... Read more

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Christian Reformed Church to resolve historic judgment about Catholic mass

While the U.S. Catholic Bishops are currently meeting to discuss slight changes to the mass, delegates of the Christian Reformed... Read more

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Lack of funds prevents Argentinean military personnel from participating in traditional Marian pilgrimage

Breaking a 15 year-long tradition, Argentina’s Defense Ministry denied members of the Armed Forces and their families the chance to... Read more

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Report says those displaced by civil conflict in Colombia worse off than the poor

A report by the University of the Andes and Catholic Charities of Colombia is warning that those displaced by the... Read more

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Statue of “soccer player” Jesus gets attention of non-practicing Catholics in Mexico

A statue of the Child Jesus dressed in the Mexican soccer team’s World Cup uniform has become a magnet for... Read more

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Individual Catholic Bishops to decide how to deal with politicians

The U.S.. Catholic bishops declared on Thursday that local bishops should decide, on an individual basis, how to handle politicians... Read more