Archive for September 9, 2010
Evidence challenging Darwin 'could be valid,' explains Catholic scholar
Commenting on recent evidence that Darwin's theories on competition driving the survival of species may be wrong, one Catholic expert... Read more
Vatican analyst: Catholic use of contraception linked to silence of clergy
Vatican analyst Sandro Magister highlighted a recent book that shows a link between the widespread usage of contraception among Catholics... Read more
Universal recognition of human rights 'imperative' for future of Europe, Benedict XVI states
Dignity is not just a right for a select few human beings, stressed the Pope to European political leaders. Highlighting... Read more
Dissident group marks 22 years of working for peace in Cuba
This week, the coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, renewed the commitment of his organization to bringing about... Read more
Custom Scottish plaid created to celebrate papal visit
A traditional plaid Scottish design, or tartan, has been created to commemorate the Pope's visit to Great Britain this month.... Read more
Community to make 'act of reparation' for sacrilege against Eucharist
The Catholic community in the Spanish town of Rotova will hold an act of reparation this Friday for a sacrilege... Read more
WYD cross teaches young people that Christ takes on all suffering, explains prelate
Archbishop Jesus Sanz Montes of Oviedo in Spain has invited young people to embrace the meaning of the World Youth... Read more
Vatican Library prepares to reopen after three years of restoration
The Vatican Apostolic Library will be reopened again this month after three years of reconstruction. As its director explained to... Read more
Feminist groups convince Mexican officials to reduce punishment for infanticide
Feminist groups and leaders have pressured officials in the Mexican state of Guanajuato to drastically reduce the punishment for infanticide. Read more
Catholic Vote gears up for mid-term November elections
Preparing for the upcoming mid-term elections in November, Catholic Vote has announced the launch of a new website design as... Read more
US Catholic bishops denounce 'outright bigotry' against Muslims
Several U.S. bishops attended an interfaith dialogue earlier this week in Washington D.C. and voiced their opposition to recent events... Read more
Michigan Catholic Conference chooses new president
The Michigan Catholic Conference announced on Sept. 8 that they have chosen a new president who will succeed current leader... Read more
Pastor won't burn Quran, but deal on NY mosque denied
A pastor in Florida who incited the criticism of political and religious leaders for planning to burn a copies of... Read more
