Archive for January 14, 2011
Boston archdiocese releases non-discrimination policy after school admittance controversy
The Archdiocese of Boston has created a new Catholic schools admission policy in the wake of a controversy over a... Read more
US Embassy to Vietnam sees progress in religious freedom despite anti-Catholic incidents
A leaked U.S. State Department cable on religious freedom in Vietnam says the country has made progress and should not... Read more
John Paul II's beatification approved for May 1, Divine Mercy Sunday
The much-anticipated beatification of Pope John Paul II will take place on May 1, the Sunday after Easter, the Vatican... Read more
Pope appoints new bishops for Pennsylvania and Indiana dioceses
On Jan. 14, Pope Benedict XVI appointed two U.S. priests to receive consecration as bishops for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown... Read more
New European Union school calendar omits Christian holidays
A 2011-2012 school calendar published by the European Union has omitted Christian holidays, while continuing to note important Jewish and... Read more
John Paul II named patron of 2011 World Youth Day
The general coordinator of World Youth Day 2011 announced Jan 14 that John Paul II has been named patron of... Read more
Pope rejects plan to expel Neocatechumenal Way from Japan, will appoint delegate
A papal delegate will soon be appointed to kick-start dialogue between the Japanese bishops and officials of the Neocatechumenal Way.... Read more
Church leaders react to beatification decree for John Paul II with ‘great joy’
Polish Catholic leaders reacted to the announcement of John Paul II’s beatification with enthusiasm and gratitude, praising the late Pope’s... Read more
