Archive for April 8, 2010
Britain drops controversial sex-ed legislation from bill
The British parliament dropped clauses in an education bill that would have made it mandatory for Catholic schools to provide,... Read more
Southern Catholic College announces abrupt closure, cites lack of funds
Southern Catholic College, a Legionaries of Christ institution, has announced that due to a lack of funds it will close... Read more
Population expert sees dangers as U.S. birthrate falls below replacement
The U.S. birthrate fell from 2007 to 2008 and is now below replacement rate. One population expert, noting that children... Read more
Holy Shroud was hidden from Hitler's grasp in Benedictine Abbey
The Holy Shroud was transferred from Turin during World War II to keep it out of reach of Adolph Hitler,... Read more
Christian Youth association organizing sit-ins to support Pope
Italy's Gioventu Cristiana (Christian Youth) association is organizing a national demonstration in major cities across the country "to say 'enough'... Read more
Bishops encourage Colombians to vote in upcoming elections
The Bishops of Colombia are urging citizens to vote in the country's upcoming presidential elections. In a letter to Catholics... Read more
Benedict XVI formally invited to Chile
On Wednesday, the president of Chile, Sebastian Pinera, extended an official invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to visit the South... Read more
Group denounces efforts to introduce same-sex ideology into Catholic education
The Spanish organization, Professionals for Ethics (PFE), warned this week that the State Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals and Bisexuals... Read more
Vatican rebuffs claim Pope blocked Fr. Maciel investigation
"It's paradoxal - and for informed people ridiculous - to attribute to Cardinal Ratzinger the reponsibility of covering-up or concealing... Read more
Woman returns autographed photo of Spanish King after he signed law on abortion
A flight attendant recently sent back a signed photo of the King of Spain after he signed the country's new... Read more
National Review editor responds to Maureen Dowd's latest attack on the Church
Kathryn Jean Lopez, editor of National Review Online, responded to Maureen Dowd's latest column attacking the Church, calling the the... Read more
Archbishop Gomez appointment brings pride to LA Latinos
Following a bland introductory story and a somewhat hostile column, the Los Angeles Times has published a positive story about... Read more
