Archive for August 16, 2010
Lourdes evacuated for bomb scare, evening events uninterrupted
Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate the Marian Sanctuary in Lourdes on Sunday because of a bomb... Read more
Church in Cuba announces government's release of six more political prisoners
The Archdiocese of Havana recently announced that the Cuban government will soon release six more political prisoners, adding to the... Read more
Chilean bishop urges defense of life in order to end 'culture of death'
While in Mexico attending an event organized by the Latin American Bishops’ Conference, Auxiliary Bishop Fernando Chomali of Santiago in... Read more
Pro-life groups denounce new drug ella as abortifacient
After the Federal Drug Administration recently approved the new drug ella, which is being marketed as emergency contraception, numerous pro-life... Read more
Medical school dean calls for life to be respected at conception
Dean of the medical school at the University of Buenos Aires, Alfredo Buzzi, spoke out last week explaining that he... Read more
Vatican conference for Catholic press to examine how to cover controversy
The Pontifical Council for Social Communications (PCCS) has organized a conference to examine the role of the Catholic press in... Read more
Peruvian bishop reminds youth that Christ never abandons anyone
During the second day of the Eucharistic and Marian Congress being held in Piura, Peru, Bishop Kay Schmalhausen of Ayaviri... Read more
Police recover relic stolen from Boston cathedral
The Archdiocese of Boston declared Monday that the prayers of its faithful were answered after a relic of the True Cross that... Read more
Book aims to help Catholics who remain faithful to vows despite separation or divorce
An English-language version of Maria Pia Campanella’s book “The Gift of Self” is now available to the general public. The... Read more
