Archive for April 8, 2009
Entering the holiest time in the Church
As Christians prepare to celebrate Christ's resurrection at Easter, they must first remember his suffering and death, said Father Francis... Read more
Scranton bishops ask Catholic higher ed to ensure fidelity in health services
Following a report of contraceptives being sold at a Pennsylvania Catholic university, the bishops of the Diocese of Scranton have... Read more
New Obama faith-based advisor described Knights of Columbus as ‘army of oppression’
Several Catholics are included among President Barack Obama’s announced appointments to his advisory council on faith-based partnerships. However, the appointees... Read more
Colorado contraception bill ventures into abortifacient debate
A “dangerously broad” proposed Colorado law written to protect contraception in response to a “personhood amendment” ballot measure is headed... Read more
Holy Week is most important week of the year, Pope says
Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square today to attend Pope Benedict XVI’s weekly General Audience and catechesis. The... Read more
Trisimony 13 baby exceeding expectations, says Omaha mom
John Paul Hauser, a baby featured in a February article, is doing "really, really well" and developmentally is exceeding expectations,... Read more
Pope plans visit to L'Aquila earthquake victims
Pope Benedict XVI said today at his weekly general audience that he will visit the earthquake plagued city of L'Aquila... Read more
Oprah’s website buries Dr. Oz's ‘stem cell debate is dead’ statement
Yesterday, Dr. Mehment Oz appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show to voice his support for adult stem cell research and... Read more
CNA offering resources for the celebrating Easter
To help our readers celebrate Easter this year, CNA is providing a full list of resources focused on the Easter... Read more
Youths, young adults gather for Lenten prayer, reflection at Belmont Abbey
“We are all on a pilgrimage during the Lenten season,” said Bishop Peter J. Jugis. This is a “time for... Read more
Cardinal Castrillon denies he has been asked to step down
Responding to reports in the media, the president of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, said that... Read more
Cardinal Egan released from hospital
Cardinal Edward Egan, the outgoing Archbishop of New York City, was released from St. Vincent’s Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Doctors... Read more
Top ranking Hispanic bishop criticizes Notre Dame, supports local bishop
The highest ranking Hispanic bishop in the U.S., Archbisop Jose H. Gomez, has released a letter saying Notre Dame’s invitation... Read more
Southern African Catholics donate 258 tons of aid relief for Zimbabwe
Responding to a call from their bishops, Southern African Catholics have gathered 258 tons of food and medicine to be... Read more
Just after joining Catholic Church, Tony Blair questions teaching on homosexuality
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, speaking in an interview with a homosexual magazine, has advocated that Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
