Archive for January 12, 2009
First papal nuncio to U.S. passes away
On Sunday, Cardinal Pio Laghi, who served as the first papal nuncio to the United States, passed away at the... Read more
Holy Father names St. Louis priest as bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee
This morning, the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Msgr. Richard F. Stika of the Archdiocese of St.... Read more
Pope celebrates 40th anniversary of Neocatechumenal Way
During an emotional encounter Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica with 25,000 members of the Neocatechumenal Way, including its founders Kiko... Read more
E-Cristians launches campaigns to place ads on public buses in Barcelona
In response to the bus ad campaign launched by atheists in the Spanish region of Andalusia, the organization E-Cristians has... Read more
More than 1,600 families in Madrid have requested adoption during last two months
The organization Pro-Life Manifesto (Manifiesto por la Vida) in Spain reported this week that during the last two months, more... Read more
Seminarian to relate vocational experiences in new CNA column
CNA is opening 2009 with a new column titled, “Led Into the Truth,” written by fourth-year seminarian, Joshua Allen. His... Read more
Guadalupe Basilica prepares to welcome 70,000 for World Meeting of Families
The "Atrium of the Americas" of the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City is being prepared to welcome the 70,000... Read more
Bolivian bishops call on politicians to end ‘mudslinging’
The Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia has called on social and political leaders to end name calling and insults because they... Read more
Obama picks gay bishop to launch inauguration festivities
President-elect Barack Obama’s Inauguration has already seen consternation amongst homosexuals over Obama’s selection of Rick Warren to deliver the invocation.... Read more
Walk for Life West Coast expects 25,000 participants
The Fifth Annual Walk for Life West Coast pro-life event is expected to draw more than 25,000 people to protest... Read more
Maltese political candidate excommunicates self over Pope's speech
A Maltese professor and political candidate, citing his outrage at Pope Benedict XVI’s reported comments on the environment and homosexuality,... Read more
