Archive for January 30, 2009
Obama policy reversal causes outcry from female Latin American leaders
Several Latin American leaders have criticized President Barack Obama’s Jan. 23 reversal of the Mexico City Policy, arguing its funding... Read more
Florida governor vetoes crisis pregnancy center funding cut
Governor of Florida Charlie Crist has vetoed a half-million dollar cut in funding to crisis pregnancy centers in the state. Read more
Mormons to build gigantic temple in front of Marian shrine in Honduras
The decision by the Mormon Church to build an enormous temple in front of the most popular Marian shrine in... Read more
Pope praying for Church in Africa, inspiration of pastors in February
Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for the month of February were published this morning and include that pastors be more... Read more
CNA to add commentary on current events and politics
CNA is excited to introduce a new current events and political column written by Deacon Patrick Moynihan, a permanent deacon... Read more
Pope calls for Christian unity amidst challenges facing the world today
Meeting with members of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches... Read more
Vatican begins visits to strengthen women religious in U.S.
The Vatican announced today that it is initiating the first-ever visitation of women’s religious communities in the United States. The... Read more
Italian youth launch day of prayer for life and peace in the world
On Saturday, January 31, the group “Youth For Life,” whose mission is to defend life from conception to natural death,... Read more
Rebellion in Madagascar spreads from the capital
Salesian missionaries in Madagascar have announced through the Salesian Info Agency that the violent rebellion against the government has spread... Read more
Bishop Williamson apologizes for ‘imprudent’ Holocaust remarks
A bishop whose excommunication was recently lifted by the Pope has written a letter to a leading cardinal expressing his... Read more
Catholic Michael Steele takes over leadership of RNC
The Republican National Committee has chosen Michael Steele, a devout Catholic who is well-known for his charisma and strong work... Read more
Court ruling leaves debate on Education for the Citizenry up in the air
An ambiguous ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court on the right of parents to exercise conscientious objection to the controversial... Read more
