Archive for October 6, 2009
Health care legislation still ‘deeply flawed’ on pro-life concerns, U.S. bishops’ officials say
Officials with the U.S. bishops’ conference said that proposed health care reform legislation remains “deeply flawed” on pro-life issues, though... Read more
Diocese says Supreme Court ruling on personnel files has constitutional implications
The Diocese of Bridgeport, Conn. and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have expressed disappointment at the U.S. Supreme Court’s... Read more
Five continents reflect on Synod for Africa theme in second session
The Synod for Africa commenced with its second full session on Monday afternoon, listening to how the synod's theme (The... Read more
Homosexual unions are not marriages or families, says Mexican bishop
Auxiliary Bishop Antonio Lerma Nolasco of Mexico City said this week that homosexual unions cannot be considered marriages or families. ... Read more
Cardinal Cipriani prays to Lord of Miracles for protection of the unborn
During Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne prayed to the Lord of Miracles for... Read more
Archbishop Chaput responds to Cardinal Cottier on the Notre Dame controversy
The Italian daily Il Foglio published an article today entitled "L'ascia del vescovo pellerossa - Charles J. Chaput contro Notre Dame... Read more
Cardinal Urosa calls on Venezuelans to fight to preserve religious education
The Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, remarked to Catholics recently that the Venezuelan government decided long ago to... Read more
Experts question scientist’s claim of reproducing Shroud of Turin
An Italian scientist is claiming to have re-created the burial cloth believed to have covered the crucified body of Jesus,... Read more
Cardinal Bergolgio prays to Our Lady of Lujan, asks for hearts filled with hope
Before the thousands of faithful gathered in Belgrano Square on Sunday to celebrate Mass in honor of Our Lady of Lujan, the... Read more
Catholic spokesman: Scottish government’s plan for sex clinics in schools is ‘pouring petrol on a fire’
A spokesman for the Catholic Church has compared a Scottish government plan to set up sex clinics in all secondary... Read more
