Archive for December 11, 2009
Fifteen Catholic Senators voted against Nelson Amendment
A total of fifteen self-described Catholic Senators voted to table the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment, which would have significantly restricted abortion funding... Read more
Fulton Sheen wanted everyone to be saints, Archbishop Dolan says at memorial Mass
At the Mass marking the 30th Anniversary of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s death, Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan thanked God... Read more
Steubenville conference launches N. American endeavor on faith and culture
The Pontifical Council for Culture began its “intentional engagement” of North America with a conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.... Read more
Irish bishops’ conference decries ‘failure of moral leadership’ in clerical sex abuse scandal
The Irish bishops have apologized to victims of clerical sexual abuse, decrying the “failure of moral leadership” and “the scale... Read more
Pope meets with Irish bishops, plans measures to respond to abuse
Pope Benedict XVI and high-ranking members or the Roman Curia met with two members of the Irish bishops’ conference in... Read more
Buddhist extremists brutally attack Catholic church in Sri Lanka
More than 1,000 Buddhist extremists armed with clubs, swords and stones ferociously attacked a Catholic church in the town of... Read more
Pro-abortion politicians do not represent honest citizens, says Brazilian archbishop
Archbishop Emeritus Jose Cardoso Sobrinho of Olinda y Recife, who tried to defend and protect a nine year-old girl before... Read more
Lesbian nominee approved by Senate committee despite pro-family outcry
Despite the complaints of her critics that she supports same-sex "marriage" as well as previously endorsing polygamous relationships, the Senate HELP... Read more
Christian Liberation Movement urges government to return sovereignty to Cubans
The Christian Liberation Movement this week urged Cuba's National Assembly to return sovereignty to the people because Cubans have fought... Read more
Rep. Stupak to discuss pro-life prospects for health care bill in EWTN interview
An interview with Rep. Bart Stupak, the Michigan pro-life Democrat who rallied 64 Democrats to amend the House health care... Read more
Without God we risk our own destruction, writes Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict officially congratulated the Italian bishops’ conference for hosting this week’s “Conference on God.” He outlined the importance of... Read more
Americans trust physicians over politicians on health care reform, says Gallup analyst
In a follow up conversation with CNA on Friday, Gallup poll analyst Lydia Saad spoke more about her findings on... Read more
Relations progress as Vietnamese president meets with Pope
Pope Benedict XVI met with the President of Vietnam, Nguyen Minh Triet, this morning at the Apostolic Palace in a... Read more
