Archive for October 11, 2011
Presbyterian ordination of homosexual man could worsen global split
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has ordained its first openly homosexual minister under a new policy allowing the practice. The action... Read more
Pennsylvania man’s miraculous healing will canonize Italian priest
A Pennsylvania man says his miraculous healing shows God's outreach to those who seem far from their faith. The healing... Read more
Cardinal Piacenza explains 'crisis' of Catholic priesthood
In an exclusive interview, the prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, addressed the “crisis” in the... Read more
California Catholic leaders decry child STD vaccinations
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez joined the California Catholic Conference in criticizing a new law that allows 12-year-olds to... Read more
Saudi police detain soccer player for showing tattoo of Christ
Saudi Arabia’s religious police detained a Colombian soccer player at a shopping mall on Oct. 7 for not covering up... Read more
Journalist urges Peruvians to defend Church from attacks
Reporter Diana Seminario of the Peruvian newspaper El Comercio recently exhorted Catholics in Peru to not remain silent and to... Read more
Assisi meeting will emphasize pilgrimage more than prayer
This month’s meeting of world religious leaders in Assisi will downplay prayer as a feature of the event and will... Read more
Diocese of Austin files suit against pregnancy center ordinance
The Catholic Diocese of Austin and three pregnancy resource centers have filed a lawsuit against the City of Austin charging... Read more
