Archive for January 27, 2010
Catholics in Guam fight same-sex union bill
The Catholic Church in Guam has submitted a petition to oppose the controversial Bill 185 that would legalize same-sex unions... Read more
Church prepares to celebrate contributions of consecrated religious
The World Day for Consecrated Life will be observed in the United States on Sunday Feb. 7. The day highlights... Read more
Pro-life Tim Tebow Super Bowl ad draws protesters and defenders
Plans to air a pro-life Super Bowl ad with Tim Tebow and his mother have attracted protest from pro-abortion women’s... Read more
Religious freedom safeguards preserved by defeat of UK Equality Bill
Religious freedom provisions safeguarding the rights of British churches and other religious employers to require that employees live according to... Read more
Phoenix diocese adopts new policy to reverse ‘marital breakdown’
On Jan. 1 new marriage preparation guidelines went into effect in the Diocese of Phoenix. The guidelines are intended to... Read more
Pope Benedict remembers Holocaust victims
Pope Benedict concluded his Wednesday General Audience by acknowledging that today is “Holocaust Remembrance Day” and praying that God would... Read more
Pope holds up St. Francis as model for Christian-Muslim dialogue
In the General Audience this morning, Pope Benedict XVI gave his catechesis on the life and work of St. Francis... Read more
Reality show in Spain criticized for dismissing dignity of the poor
Various organizations in Spain have strongly criticized a proposal by Antena 3 Television to launch a reality show in which... Read more
Church in Venezuela celebrates 25th anniversary of first papal visit
The Church in Venezuela is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the first visit to the country by Pope John Paul... Read more
Gospel must be shared with technology and personal witness, says Archbishop Chaput
The Emmanuel Community hosted a symposium in Rome this week with the theme "Priests and Laity in the Mission," for... Read more
Thousands attend funeral of murdered Catholic girl in Pakistan
On Jan. 25, thousands of people in Pakistan attended the funeral of a 12-year-old Catholic girl who was allegedly raped... Read more
Cardinal Bagnasco calls on media to 'build up' individuals
While celebrating Mass on the feast of St. Francis de Sales, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco addressed members of the media, emphasizing... Read more
Catholic identity must not be checked at the door, advise Costa Rican bishops
In light of the upcoming presidential elections in Costa Rica set for February 7, the country’s bishops issued a statement... Read more
Catholic academic explains challenges of university life to young people
The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Pedro Morande Court, was in... Read more
USCCB urges Congress to ‘recommit themselves’ to genuine health care reform
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) sent a letter to Congress on Jan. 26 strongly urging members of... Read more
New Archbishop of Mosul calls persecuted Iraqi Christians to hope
The new Archbishop of Mosul, replacing his kidnapped predecessor who died in captivity, says his mission is to give “hope... Read more
