Archive for March 5, 2010
ND 88 member dies of cancer, court case continues
The Thomas More Society reported on Wednesday that one of the 88 pro-life protestors who was arrested at the University... Read more
Lawyer in infanticide case accuses Catholic judge of bias over his religion
An attorney in Michigan defending a woman charged with smothering her newborn daughter to death has claimed that a judge’s... Read more
New bishops' document assesses society ahead of British elections
On Wednesday the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales released a pre-election document about Catholic Social Teaching intended to help... Read more
Italian bishops donate 1 million euros to Chile quake relief efforts
The Italan Bishops' Conference has announced their support, both financially and through prayer, to assist Chile after the devastating earthquake... Read more
Officials deny JPII beatification cause facing difficulties
A Polish daily published an article Thursday claiming that the beatification cause of John Paul II has hit a roadblock... Read more
Christian Life Movement standing in solidarity with Chile
The Christian Life Movement has launched a solidarity program to assist those affected by the earthquake in Chile, providing food,... Read more
Rep. Stupak prepared to strike down healthcare reform over abortion
On Thursday, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) commented that he and his 11 Democratic allies within the House are prepared to... Read more
Meeting between Israel and Holy See postponed
The Plenary meeting planned between the Holy See and the State of Israel for May has been moved back. Talks... Read more
Despite anti-Christian violence, cardinal urges Iraqis to vote in elections
With elections just days away, and after weeks of violence by Muslim extremists that have left numerous Christians dead, the... Read more
Pope Benedict calls for deeper Catholic culture in Uganda
Pope Benedict XVI met with the bishops of Uganda this morning in the Vatican on the occasion of their “ad... Read more
Work together as a people of hope, urge Chilean bishops
The bishops of Chile released a message Thursday encouraging Catholics to “lift their spirits, recover their confidence, and work together... Read more
Vatican paper looks at faith connection between saints and their mothers
Italian historians are taking interest in the role mothers in transmitting faith to their sons. Referring to the examples of... Read more
Bishops offer support on key health care vote if pro-life conditions are met
An official with the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference has said that the bishops would work to secure a “key vote”... Read more
Scranton bishop-elect laments young death of priest who struggled with drugs
Bishop-elect of Scranton Joseph C. Bambera has lamented the “unexpected and untimely death” of a priest who struggled with drug... Read more
