Archive for December 4, 2009
Benedict XVI greets sister of young murderer being considered for sainthood
Pope Benedict XVI greeted the sister of Jacques Fesch this week at the conclusion of his Wednesday General Audience. Fesch... Read more
Greek Orthodox Church joins opposition to EU court’s ban on classroom crucifixes
The head of the Greek Orthodox Church has voiced his opposition to a court ban on crucifixes in classrooms in... Read more
New study on effects of pornography reveals ‘a quiet family killer,’ researcher says
A new study on the effects of pornography indicates that it erodes the family, corrupts men’s sense of normal sexuality... Read more
Formation essential in fight against AIDS says Vatican council member
Bishop Jose Luis Redrado Machite, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Health Workers spoke with CNA in his office in... Read more
Advent meditation series in Papal chapel contemplates origins of priesthood
The Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, reported today that the Apostolic Preacher, Capuchin Friar Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, will be starting the... Read more
Holy Father rejoices with Archbishop of Albania in spiritual renewal
Benedict XVI hosted His Beatitude Anastas, Archbishop of Albania at the Vatican this morning as rain poured down on St.... Read more
Archbishop in London resigns for health reasons
On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Archbishop Kevin McDonald of the Archdiocese of Southwark in London, England. ... Read more
Wisconsin group argues Catholics can use contraception in good conscience
A Wisconsin group claiming to be Catholic has launched a series of television ads which state that using contraception doesn't... Read more
Holy See and Russia moving towards full establishment of diplomatic relations
At the conclusion of the meeting this week at the Apostolic Palace between Pope Benedict XVI and Russian President Dmitrij... Read more
Holy See endorses study analyzing priests' use of internet
An international research project is attempting to discover how priests perceive and use the internet. The project, titled PICTURE, hopes... Read more
Apostolic Visitation is moving forward despite ‘boycott’ reports
Responding to a report which claimed that the majority of women religious are not complying with the apostolic visitation, the... Read more
Apostolic Visitors of Legionaries of Christ gather for first evaluation
The five bishops taking part in the Apostolic Visitation of the Legionaries of Christ are meeting at the Vatican for... Read more
National Migration Week to focus on plight of migrant and refugee children
The Catholic Church in the U.S. will celebrate National Migration Week from January 3-9 to focus on the needs of... Read more
Civil rights activist demands Spanish government respect right to hang crucifixes in schools
The president of the civil rights watchdog site in Spain, Hazteoir.org, Ignacio Arsuaga, demanded on Thursday that the government “respect... Read more
Planned Parenthood struggling financially, Harvard study finds
Last week, InsiderCatholic.com issued a story referring to a Harvard Business School case study which outlined some of Planned Parenthood's... Read more
Connection between USCCB and gay rights activist sparks controversy
Conservative blogs were buzzing on Friday with the discovery that a member of the USCCB's Subcommittee on Catholic Health Care... Read more
