Archive for December 17, 2010
Court rules that Ireland's abortion ban breached woman's rights
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Dec. 16 that Ireland's abortion ban breached the rights of a woman who... Read more
‘Don’t Ask’ repeal hinges on Senate time crunch
The repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which could endanger religious freedom in the military, has passed the... Read more
Venezuelan archbishop fears further division if Chavez's law is passed
The vice president of the Venezuelan bishops' conference, Archbishop Baltazar Porras, warned that granting President Hugo Chavez the power to... Read more
Baby Jesus shows God's love for mankind, recalls bishop
Bishop Luis Stockler of Quilmes, Argentina reflected on the celebration of Christmas, pointing out that the image of Christ in... Read more
Persecution leading Iraqi Christians to draw harsh conclusions
With Christmas fast approaching, Iraqi Christians are coming to the hard realization that there may be a day when there... Read more
Vatican deplores China's 'hostile acts' as signs of fear and weakness
The Vatican issued a sharp rebuke to China for forcing bishops and others loyal to Rome to take part in... Read more
Archbishop Chaput lends his support to the DREAM Act
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput joined his brother bishops in expressing support for the controversial DREAM Act – a bill that... Read more
Pope urges courage and proper formation in proclaiming Christ to secularized society
Pope Benedict XVI encouraged Catholics to be faithful and courageous in witnessing to a secularized society in a letter sent... Read more
