Archive for October 24, 2007
Artist paints portraits of every saint for whom an LA street is named
A Montecito Heights artist has been spending the past seven years in what might seem a fruitless task: painting the... Read more
Saint Leo Abbey to elect new abbot
After eleven years of leadership under an administrator designated by the American Cassinese Congregation of Benedictine Monasteries, members of Saint... Read more
If you teach the Faith, you can’t be a clown, says Pope Benedict
In front of more than 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI held his weekly general audience... Read more
Catholic radio stations report record growth, number set to double to 220
The number of Catholic radio stations is set to double, according to Catholic Radio Association president Stephen Gajdosik. The Catholic... Read more
"Bella" star gives thanks to fans, calls for final push
Eduardo Verastegui, star of the movie "Bella," has been "overwhelmed with joy" by the support shown for the movie. In an... Read more
UN official says failure to prevent spread of AIDS is fault of Catholic Church, PRI director responds
An official with the UN HIV/AIDS Program has blamed the Catholic Church for not stopping the spread of the disease... Read more
Tough bill combating human trafficking renewed
The House Foreign Affairs Committee has reauthorized the nation's first anti-trafficking law in what US Representative Chris Smith called “another... Read more
Italy moved by teen who offers life for the Church and the Pope
In October of 2006, Carlo Acutis was 15 years old and was fading fast from leukemia. A native of Milan,... Read more
Portuguese government seeks to force doctors to perform abortions
Portugal’s Minister of Health, Antonio Correia de Campos, has notified the Portuguese Association of Doctors that it should eliminate from... Read more
Denmark grants asylum to Christian singer fleeing oppression and torture
An Eritrean Christian gospel singer who faced torture and unjust imprisonment in her homeland has been granted asylum in Denmark,... Read more
Support building in Chile for pharmacies that refuse to sell abortion pill
The organization “Muevete Chile” has launched a campaign to support Chilean pharmacies that refuse to sell the abortion pill (Plan... Read more
Atheist council in Toledo to present pornographic art exhibit against the Church
The International Federation of Atheists announced this week it will hold the first Council of Atheists in Toledo, Spain, during... Read more
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Hispanics are key for defending marriage in the US, says Archbishop Chaput
In an exclusive interview with CNA, the Archbishop of Denver, Charles Chaput discussed the role of Hispanics in the defense... Read more
