Archive for December 15, 2010
Haiti deteriorating amid cholera outbreak and violence
The cholera outbreak in Haiti has caused a deteriorating situation that could cause 200,000 deaths without intervention, a Catholic priest... Read more
Junior high students win contest with video on homelessness
A seventh grade religion class in Hawaii won an annual contest held by the U.S. bishops' social justice branch with... Read more
Mexican cardinal emphasizes importance of marriage
Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez, Archbishop of Guadalajara, Mexico recently highlighted the importance of marriage, calling it “a service to life,... Read more
Former science teacher named bishop for Kansas diocese
Fr. John Brungardt, 52, will become the new bishop of Dodge City in Kansas, succeeding Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore as... Read more
Legion of Christ delegate calls members to follow God's will for renewal
The papal delegate for the Legion of Christ, Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, is exhorting members of the order to embrace... Read more
Growth of Church depends on each Christian, says Argentinean archbishop
An Argentinean archbishop explained on a recent television program that the growth of the Church depends on each Catholic's commitment... Read more
Pope Benedict finalizing his travel plans for 2011
Pope Benedict XVI is finalizing his travel plans for the upcoming year — which so far include a three-day visit... Read more
Knights of Columbus vigorously deny abuse cover up
The Knights of Columbus, the largest Catholic fraternal organization, is vehemently denying accusations that they willfully covered up reports that one of... Read more
Pope remembers St. Veronica, who shared the wounds of Christ
"In an instant, I saw five brilliant rays of light shine forth from his most holy wounds, and all came... Read more
Ancient Christian monastery site in Persian Gulf opened to public
The remains of an ancient Nestorian Christian monastery and church on Sri Bani Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates... Read more
