Archive for June 16, 2010
Argentinean archbishop criticizes ideological bias in state-run media
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata in Argentina criticized the ideological slant in Argentina’s official state-run media, which, he explained,... Read more
Catholic experts weigh in on heated immigration debate, urge faithful to not act on 'emotions'
A recent article in the Kansas City Leaven explores commentary from Catholic experts who have added to the heated debate... Read more
Writer tells story of love and compassion after murder of pastor
Last October, the parishioners at St. Patrick's Church in Chatham, N.J., were horrified when their pastor, Father Edward Hinds, was... Read more
New CUA president believes Pledge of Allegiance may violate Vatican II’s teaching on religious freedom
Incoming Catholic University of America (CUA) president John H. Garvey has defended the freedom of Catholic adoption agencies to refuse... Read more
Saint's teaching on faith and reason helps 'overcome' modern atheism, teaches Holy Father
During his Wednesday audience, the Holy Father explored the teachings of the renowned scholar, St. Thomas Aquinas, asserting that saint's... Read more
Benedict XVI calls for 'more profound knowledge' of the Eucharist
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated the diocesan congress of Rome in the Basilica of St. John Lateran. The congress,... Read more
Cardinal George: Sr. Keehan chose Obama over Catholic bishops
Sister Carol Keehan, CEO and President of the Catholic Health Association (CHA) openly acted in favor of President Obama’s health... Read more
Mexican cardinal laments diminished sense of sin
This week Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, warned that it would be an error to remove the... Read more
Vatican official may meet with Raul Castro
The AFP news agency reported this week that Church officials in Cuba have not ruled out a possible meeting between... Read more
‘Mutual understanding’ marks meeting between Holy See and Israeli officials
A plenary meeting between officials of the Holy See and the State of Israel on Tuesday was held “in an... Read more
Bishop thankful 'The Last Summit' breaks false stereotypes about priests
Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian, Spain praised the film, “The Last Summit,” for breaking false stereotypes about the... Read more
German bishop claims he was forced to resign
The former Bishop of Augsburg, Germany, Walter Mixa, has told a German newspaper that he was forced to sign his... Read more
