Archive for January 24, 2011
Pope calls for Christian presence on social networking sites
Facebook, MySpace and Twitter should be used by Christians looking to bring "truth, proclamation and authenticity of life" to the... Read more
Italian cardinal calls for 'humanization of globalization'
Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe of Naples, Italy recently made a five day pastoral visit to the Italian community in Brooklyn, N.Y.... Read more
Iraqi bishop calls for international aid in response to massacre of Christians
Auxiliary Bishop Shlemon Warduni of Baghdad, Iraq is calling for the international community to continue offering assistance to Christians in... Read more
Japanese bishop upholds suspension for the Way in his diocese
Bishop Osamu Mizobe of Takamatsu, Japan has told Catholics in his diocese that since the "problem" of the Neocatechumenal Way... Read more
Vote counts predict new 'Republic of South Sudan' in July 2011
Preliminary results of a recent referendum indicate that Sudan's southern region is on track to become Africa's newest country. It... Read more
Hundreds of thousands assemble against abortion in DC
Hundreds of thousands of people packed the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 24 to show their support for... Read more
Bishop Robert Vasa appointed coadjutor of California diocese
Bishop Robert Vasa has been appointed coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Santa Rosa in California to succeed Bishop Daniel... Read more
Pope urges better marriage preparation to break 'vicious cycle'
Pope Benedict XVI has called for effective pastoral action to break the “vicious circle” begun when Christian couples are allowed... Read more
