Archive for February 22, 2010
Pope hopes for continued Lebanese example of peace in Middle East
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI received the prime minister of Lebanon, Saad Rafic Hariri, in audience. During their meeting he... Read more
European court no longer able to rule on crucifixes in Italy
During meetings last week in Switzerland, 47 countries represented in the Council of Europe adopted a declaration regarding the scope... Read more
Legionary priest urges movement to 'assume consequences' and correct mistakes
Over the weekend, the Secretary General of the Legionaries of Christ, Father Evaristo Sada addressed members of the movement about... Read more
Stop the massacre of Christians in Iraq, bishop pleads
After the recent murder of four Christians in the city of Mosul, Iraq, the Chaldean Patriarchal Vicar of Baghdad, Bishop... Read more
Benedict XVI goes on one-week Lenten retreat
The second day of Lenten spiritual exercises took place in the "Redemptoris Mater" chapel on Monday. In three meditations, Fr.... Read more
President's health care proposal comes up short for pro-life leaders
President Barack Obama’s Monday proposal of a revamp of health care legislation drew criticism but also cautious speculation from various... Read more
Education is learning how to judge and choose correctly, teaches Italian bishop
During Mass at a seminar on education held in Rome last week, the secretary general of the Italian Bishops' Conference,... Read more
Cardinal George to speak at Brigham Young University
On Tuesday, Cardinal Francis George, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will give a talk on religious... Read more
Irish bishop expects Pope to accept his resignation
Following the recent meetings between Pope Benedict VXI and Irish bishops on the sex abuse scandal plaguing the Church in Ireland,... Read more
Deal Hudson calls for 'Catholic Tea Party' at CPAC meeting
At the American Conservative Union's recent annual meeting, Deal Hudson, president of the Catholic Advocate, hosted an event with the... Read more
Archdiocese strongly condemns murder of Mexican priest
The Archdiocese of Mexico City released a statement last week strongly condemning the murder of Father Jose Luis Parra Puerto,... Read more
Philippines bishop urges protection of civilians amid severe conflict
A Catholic bishop from the Philippines recently urged the local military and an Islamic separatist group, who are engaged in... Read more
