Archive for January 6, 2010
Iowa Catholic Conference urges legal limits on payday loan interest
The Iowa Catholic Conference has urged the state legislature to limit the interest rate on payday loans to 36 percent,... Read more
South Carolina priest knocked out of million dollar poker contest
After winning $100,000, South Carolina priest Fr. Andrew Trapp lost a $1 million poker contest to a New York City... Read more
True faith in Christ requires real humility, Benedict XVI teaches
Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the Mass of the Epiphany this morning at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, accompanied by... Read more
Magi 'models of true wisdom,' says Pope at Angelus
Following the Epiphany Mass in the Vatican basilica, Pope Benedict XVI recited the Marian Angelus prayer with the public in... Read more
Coal sent to Spanish president on feast of Epiphany
On the eve of Epiphany, Right to Life in Spain opted to send a float from a parade overflowing with... Read more
Church in Ireland facing one of its 'most challenging' moments, says cardinal
During the funeral Mass for Cardinal Cahal Brendan Daly, who died on December 31 at the age of 92, the... Read more
Thousands of college students flock to Florida FOCUS conference
More than 3,500 students attended the Fellowship of Catholic University Student's (FOCUS) biannual conference last week in Orlando, Florida. The... Read more
‘Avatar’ sports both stunning graphics and environmentalist Gnosticism
CNA’s review of James Cameron’s new film “Avatar” highlights the stunning visuals as well as the disturbing and blatant New... Read more
Pope greets 'little missionaries' after the Angelus
After the Angelus on Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI greeted young representatives the world over in commemoration of the Missionary Day... Read more
YouTube broadcasts of Prop. 8 hearings could lead to more intimidation
A judge’s January 6 decision to allow the broadcast of court hearings on California’s Proposition 8 could lead to further... Read more
U.S. Bishops begin push for 'humane and comprehensive' solution to immigration issues
In a telephone press conference on Wednesday, Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City called for “a humane and... Read more
Cardinal Vlk warns of ‘Islamization’ of Europe, calls for return to Christianity
The outgoing Archbishop of Prague Cardinal Miloslav Vlk has warned of the “Islamization” of Europe, calling for Europeans to return... Read more
