Archive for January 29, 2010
Statue of Baby Jesus travels from Holy Land to Padre Pio's monastery
Marking the first time the statue has ever left its sanctuary in Bethlehem, the original wooden sculpture of the "Little... Read more
Malaysian ‘Allah dispute' under control despite vandalism
Extremist groups in Malaysia may be exploiting the controversy over a Catholic newspaper’s use of the word “Allah” for God... Read more
Coherent strategy needed for Haiti relief, bishop tells U.S. leaders
The United States needs a “long-term coherent strategy” for recovery, development, and anti-poverty efforts in Haiti after its devastating earthquake,... Read more
Canadian bishops warn of prostitution and trafficking at Winter Olympics
As the 2010 Winter Olympics approach, the Canadian bishops have spoken against the “trivialization” of concerns about prostitution during the... Read more
Secret Archives from Pius XII's time to be organized by 2015
Documents regarding the activities of the Holy See during the pontificate of Pope Pius XII will be organized in the... Read more
Charity, truth and justice must guide Vatican court, states Pope Benedict
The Holy Father addressed members of the Roman Rota, the second highest Vatican court, this morning for the inauguration of... Read more
Mexico's attorney general praised for challenging same-sex 'marriage'
Pro-family and pro-life leaders in Mexico are praising the decision by the country’s attorney general to challenge the Mexico City... Read more
Pontifical council encourages fight against leprosy
The message for the World Day for Leprosy was released today from president of the Pontifical Council for Healthcare Ministry,... Read more
Salesians to celebrate founder's feast by providing assistance to Haiti
The Salesians will celebrate the feast of their founder, St. John Bosco, on January 31 with a series of initiatives... Read more
Pro-life group clarifies why it does not support referendum on abortion in Spain
The pro-life association “Provida Valencia” issued a statement this week explaining that although it respects the decision of some pro-life... Read more
Pro-choice group promises to help teens obtain abortions in Mexico City
This week Mexican pro-life organizations warned that leaders of the Convergence Party have threatened to “help” Mexican teenage girls travel... Read more
Same-sex adoption displays contempt for children, warns council
Members of the Council of Catholic Analysts of Mexico have criticized Mexico City’s law allowing same-sex couples to marry and... Read more
Atheist group urges boycott of Mother Teresa stamp
Following the U.S. Postal Service announcement that they are featuring the late Mother Teresa on an upcoming stamp, the atheist... Read more
Scott Roeder conviction draws renewed condemnation of Tiller murder
On Friday a Wichita jury found Scott Roeder guilty of first degree murder for shooting abortionist George Tiller in his church... Read more
Beloved Professor Ralph McInerny passes away
The well-loved Notre Dame professor and scholar Ralph McInerny passed away Friday morning at 7:45 a.m. at the age of... Read more
Polish bishop calls Holocaust article 'complete misunderstanding'
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Tadeusz Pieronek of Sosnoviec, Poland, has roundly denied having referred to the Holocaust as “a Jewish invention.”... Read more
