Archive for October 21, 2009
Synod for Africa expresses deep sorrow over continent's conflicts
The Seventeenth General Congregation of the Synod for Africa began in Rome on Tuesday with the reading of a letter... Read more
Catholic Campaign for Human Development aims collection at economic crisis
This year’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is intended to help struggling families in the midst... Read more
Understanding the Faith requires friendship with Christ, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI addressed almost 40,000 people on Wednesday about a figure known as “the last of the Fathers of... Read more
Peruvian Congress continues forward with measure to legalize abortion
A new bill that would legalize abortion in cases of rape and fetal deformation has moved through a Congressional committee... Read more
Mexican archbishop warns against profiting from poverty
This week Archbishop Victor Sanchez Espinoza of Puebla in Mexico City denounced those who “profit from poverty,” emphasizing the suffering... Read more
Archdiocese laments feminist praise for 30,000 legal abortions performed in Mexico City
The Archdiocese of Mexico City has criticized the so-called “success” celebrated by abortion supporters in the country after it was... Read more
Manual for proper celebration of the Mass officially presented to the Pope
Cardinal Antonio Canizares, Prefect of the Congregation for the Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, today officially presented... Read more
Mother of Pope's personal secretary passes away
Gertrud Gänswein, the 78 year old mother of Pope Benedict's personal secretary, Msgr. Georg Gänswein died on Wednesday at her... Read more
Towey to leave presidency of St. Vincent's at end of academic year
St. Vincent College has announced that Jim Towey will be stepping down as the institution´s president at the conclusion of... Read more
D.C. National Shrine to mark 50th anniversary in November
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will mark its 50th anniversary on Nov. 20, closing a... Read more
Archbishop Nichols gathers London financiers to study Caritas in Veritate
Finance leaders of global influence met at Schroders Bank in London’s financial district on Wednesday morning to explore the relevance... Read more
'Abortion crushes hope,' says Rep. Chris Smith at health care press conference
Pro-life leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the danger of federally-funded abortion being a part of... Read more
