Archive for September 24, 2010
Prominent atheist says Catholicism is least tolerated religion in Europe
Bernard-Henri Lévy, a well-known atheist associated with what is considered to be the European left, said in an interview that... Read more
World Health Organization report recognizes lower maternal mortality rate
A new report by the United Nations has accepted lower revised estimates of global maternal deaths. The move follows years... Read more
Catholics for Equality leader calls for activist unity against bishops
One board member of the dissenting homosexual advocacy group Catholics for Equality says it is “imperative” for activists to unite... Read more
Pope gave UK Catholics a "new agenda," says Archbishop Nichols
According to the primate of English and Welsh Catholics, the Holy Father set a "new agenda" for the faithful in... Read more
Vatican: Non-nuclear weapon agenda must be based around human dignity
The Holy See's delegate to an international conference on atomic energy has emphasized the value of human life as the... Read more
Prejudiced journalism 'diminishes public life,' warns Archbishop Chaput
Delivering the featured address at a religion news writers conference in Denver on Friday, Archbishop Charles Chaput commented on what... Read more
Church in Colombia calls for peace after killing of FARC leader
The secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Juan Vicente Cordoba, has called for peace in the wake of... Read more
Vatican aims for 2012 release of new marriage preparation document
The Pontifical Council for the Family is working to create a document to guide marriage preparation efforts in dioceses throughout... Read more
Holy Father speaks to schoolchildren, emphasizes importance of reading
Hundreds of kids felt the personal "warmth" of the Pope as they met with him in a private audience on... Read more
Rome initiative to shed light on Christianity in Middle East
A two-week schedule of events will soon be kicked off in Rome to raise awareness for the plight of Christians... Read more
Spanish prelates prepare faithful for Holy Father's visit
The Holy See has announced the official schedule for the Pope's visit to the Spanish cities of Santiago de Compostela... Read more
Sex abuse lawsuit involving Wisconsin priest names Pope Benedict as defendant
A lawsuit filed by a man sexually abused decades ago by a Wisconsin priest has named Pope Benedict XVI as... Read more
