Archive for August 3, 2010
On anniversary of anti-Christian attacks, thousands march in Pakistan
Over 2,000 people took part in a march in Pakistan to mark the first anniversary of some of the country’s... Read more
Texas priest reminds Catholics of ‘absolute duty’ to oppose abortion, homosexual unions
Warning of the possibility of a corrupt democracy, Texas priest Fr. Michael Rodriguez has written that Catholics have the “absolute... Read more
Archbishop Wuerl urges Knights of Columbus: 'Be not afraid' to promote New Evangelization
Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington D.C., encouraged the Knights of Columbus to promote the New Evangelization “in... Read more
Archbishop reiterates need for dialogue in Colombia
Newly appointed Coadjutor Archbishop Dario de Jesus Monsalve of Cali, Colombia responded to a proposal by the leader of FARC,... Read more
Chilean cardinal laments legalization of same-sex "marriage" in Argentina
After celebrating Mass on the campus of San Joaquin Catholic University last week, the Archbishop of Santiago, Cardinal Francisco Javier... Read more
Holy Father sends special message to Haitian people
The beleaguered Haitian people received some good news on July 23 when a $250,000 donation to rebuild a school and a special message from... Read more
Pope to Knights: Best response to attacks against the Church is greater fidelity
In an emotional letter sent by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Archbishop calls for reconciliation following murder of elderly Mexican priest
Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca issued a statement this week condemning the murder of Father Salvador Carlos and... Read more
Caritas facing 'massive' difficulty in helping Pakistani flood victims
The international Catholic charity Caritas is reporting that relief efforts for flood victims in Pakistan are being hampered by high... Read more
Mexican archdiocese expresses disappointment in country's electoral laws
An editorial published by the Archdiocese of Mexico City’s news service (SIAME) expressed disappointment over the sanctions imposed against the... Read more
Bishop Loverde expresses great sadness at death of Benedictine sister in car accident
Bishop of Arlington Paul Loverde has expressed his “unimaginable sadness” at a car accident which killed one Benedictine sister and... Read more
