Archive for September 23, 2010
Archbishop reminds Brazilians that elections will determine future of country
Archbishop Orani Joao Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro reminded Brazilians this week that the October 3 elections will determine the... Read more
Obama administration using faith-based groups to rally support, spread health care information
President Obama and administration officials are rallying religious leaders to “spread the word” on new health care legislation to reinforce... Read more
Vatican newspaper: Bank trouble could be resolved quickly
The "misunderstanding" that led to the investigation of the Vatican's bank "could be clarified simply and quickly" by consulting its... Read more
Pope 'could not say no' to Anglican inquiries, recalls Archbishop Koch
The head of the Vatican's department for Christian unity said that with the new Anglican ordinariate, Pope Benedict is merely... Read more
Defense of life, family and human rights fundamental in elections, say Peruvian bishops
The Peruvian Bishops’ Conference released a statement yesterday reminding voters that in order to cast an informed and responsible vote... Read more
Two days of celebrations planned for soon-to-be blessed teenager
Chiara "Luce" Badano, who showed great faith during her short life, will be beatified this weekend. Her parents and thousands... Read more
Ivory Coast forum to seek out Pope Benedict's 'New Pentecost for Africa'
Vatican dicasteries are promoting a new forum in western Africa to examine African identity and culture in light of recent... Read more
Minnesota archbishop explains importance of defending marriage
Minnesota's bishops have taken a new step to reach Catholics in their dioceses with the Church's teaching on marriage -... Read more
Spanish course violates international rights, warns UN consultant
The director of the European Center for Law and Justice, Gregor Puppinck, told the U.N. Human Rights Commission this week... Read more
Expert critiques President Obama's health care claims
Commenting on the six month anniversary of the Senate passage of President Obama's health care bill on Sept. 23, Population... Read more
Nebraska Catholic high school community mobilizes to win $500,000 prize
In an effort to finance a much needed kitchen for their facility, Nebraska's Pius X high school in Lincoln joined... Read more
Pro-life leader warns of activists claiming legalized abortion will save lives
Father Berardo Graz, the coordinator of the Brazilian bishops’ Defense of Life Committee, recorded a video message this week criticizing... Read more
Archbishop Wuerl named US contact for Anglican groups seeking to become Catholic
Archbishop of Washington Donald Wuerl will guide the incorporation of interested Anglican groups into the Catholic Church in the United... Read more
