Archive for November 17, 2010
Bishops give landslide approval to common agreement on Baptism
The U.S. bishops voted overwhelmingly in favor of a common agreement on Baptism Nov. 16. The move has been called... Read more
Over 100 Catholic clergy attend exorcism training in Baltimore
Despite the intrigue and attention given to the topic of exorcism, the primary work of the Devil lies in daily... Read more
Pope praises St. Juliana, visionary devotee of the Eucharist
On Nov. 17, Pope Benedict XVI told general audience attendees how a 13th-century Belgiun nun, St. Juliana of Cornillion, helped... Read more
Catholic officials describe climate of terror in Iraq, call for justice
The situation for Christians in Iraq is becoming bleaker. The violence directed against them is no longer limited to the... Read more
Argentinean bishop calls for government credits to apply to unborn
Bishop Jorge Lozano of Gualeguaychu, Argentina is calling the government to give financial “credits” to parents of unborn children as... Read more
Cardinal encourages Catholics to contribute resources to Church
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela is reminding Catholics of their duty to contribute financially to the Church. Read more
Pope appeals for release of Pakistani Christian mother facing death for blasphemy
Rarely does Pope Benedict XVI make appeals on behalf of individuals. But the Pope broke from custom Nov. 17, when... Read more
Iraqi-Americans use close ties to advocate for peace
Susan Dakak learned of the shocking Oct. 31 attack that killed 70 people and wounded 75 at Baghdad's Cathedral of... Read more
US allies under fire in religious freedom report
The U.S. State Department released its 2010 International Religious Freedom Report on Nov. 17. Several of the nation's closest strategic... Read more
