Archive for August 12, 2009
Religious groups consider merits, flaws of U.S. health care reform proposals
Responding to some Americans’ displays of vocal opposition to health care legislation, a coalition of religious leaders has launched a... Read more
U.S. bishops release new materials for Respect Life Sunday 2009
In preparation for Respect Life Sunday, the U.S. Catholic bishops have made available the 2009-2010 Respect Life Program to help... Read more
Pope examines relationship of Mary to priests
During Wednesday’s general audience in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of there being a “nexus” between the Blessed Virgin... Read more
Pope Benedict to meet with 'School Circle,’ discuss Church’s mission
In keeping with a custom he created when he was a university professor, Pope Benedict XVI is gathering some of his former... Read more
Reaction against murder of Christians increases chance of changes to Pakistani law
Unprecedented public indignation over the wave of attacks in Pakistan that have left eight Christians dead has led to the... Read more
DVDs published to help the faithful learn the 1962 Latin Mass
The Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, which was recently incorporated into the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has announced... Read more
Caritas in Veritate is guide for redefining world economy, says bank president
The president of Etica Bank in Italy, Fabio Salviato, said this week that the new encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI,... Read more
Pope reminds Ecuadorans to rely on God in building their society
In a telegram sent to Archbishop Raul Vela Chiriboga of Quito, Pope Benedict XVI joined in Ecuador’s bicentennial celebrations and... Read more
Two imprisoned Cuban dissidents being subjected to cruel treatment
Two Cuban prisoners who are members of the Christian Liberation Movement are facing “torture and systematic ruthless treatment” at a... Read more
Health care bills that fund abortion are ‘seriously deficient,’ Cardinal Rigali says
While expressing support for some kind of health care reform, Cardinal Justin Rigali, the chair of the U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat... Read more
N.Y. archbishop takes stock of challenges in the American Catholic Church
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York told CNA last week that the Catholic Church is currently facing many challenges, four... Read more
