Archive for November 18, 2009
British prayer effort invokes St. Monica on behalf of inactive Catholics
Invoking the example of St. Monica, a British bishop and a woman leading a mother’s prayer group program have invited... Read more
Archbishop calls for overturning territory’s recognition of same-sex unions
Calling on Australian Prime Minster Kevin Rudd to overturn the Australian Capital Territory Government’s new laws recognizing same-sex civil unions,... Read more
Bishop urges priests to be faithful to Church's teaching on sexual morality
In a recent talk to the priests of his diocese, Bishop John D'Arcy spoke on the importance of priests remaining... Read more
Holy Father calls for the world to respect the dignity of children
Following today's general audience, Benedict XVI appealed to the international community to respect the rights of children around the globe. Read more
Beauty is a 'fascinating way to approach the Mystery of God,' says Pope Benedict
In his catechesis to the 8,000 present during Wednesday's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of "the glory of the... Read more
Benedict XVI meets heads of state from Bangladesh and Burundi
Following his general audience Wednesday afternoon, Pope Benedict XVI met with Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh and on Tuesday... Read more
Euthanasia of any kind unacceptable, say Portuguese bishops
At the conclusion of their Plenary Assembly at the Shrine of Fatima, the bishops of Portugal stated that any form... Read more
Letter on marriage clarifies opposition to divorce, cohabitation and same sex unions
On the final day of their annual meeting, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a pastoral letter on... Read more
U.S. bishops approve document on reproductive technologies
The U.S. bishops have approved a document regarding the moral use of reproductive technologies for couples struggling with infertility yet... Read more
Vatican daily recalls 50th anniversary of Ben Hur
The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano (LOR) published several articles in its November 17 edition which commemorated the 50th anniversary of... Read more
Guidelines set for patients in vegetative state
During this week's Fall General Assembly, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved revision guidelines for medically assisted nutrition... Read more
Argentinians remember life of Pope John Paul II
Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, who was Karol Wojtyla’s personal secretary for 40 years, is visiting Argentina this week to speak about... Read more
Effort to stop new liturgical translations at USCCB meeting fails
On Tuesday, a motion from Bishop Donald Trautman of Erie, Penn. to reject the new liturgical translations failed to garner... Read more
U.S. bishops select new chairmen-elect of five USCCB committees
By a simple majority vote at their fall assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has elected... Read more
Archbishop of Washington counters critics of Church statement on effects of same-sex ‘marriage’ law
The Archdiocese of Washington’s announcement that services would have to be cut if the District of Columbia City Council recognizes... Read more
