Archive for October 26, 2011
New Theological College rector sees priesthood experiencing renewal
The newly-installed rector of Theological College in Washington, D.C. believes the priesthood in the U.S. has entered a period of... Read more
Republican presidential candidates discuss pro-life views in Iowa
Abortion was a key issue for Republican presidential candidates at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s annual dinner on Oct.... Read more
Religious liberty threatened in America, Archbishop Gomez warns
In an article for First Things, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles pointed to several recent examples of religious... Read more
Puerto Rican Senate approves penal code prohibiting abortion
The Puerto Rico Senate passed a new penal code on Oct. 24 that keeps in place the territory's prohibition against... Read more
Amid violence, Church calls Colombians to vote
The bishops of Colombia have released a pastoral letter, calling Colombians to vote on Oct. 30. Read more
Ahead of Assisi meeting, Pope speaks of Jesus bringing peace
One day before the gathering of religious leaders from around the world in the town of Assisi, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Maryknoll missionaries to celebrate 100 years of service
The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, a U.S. foreign missions group, are set to celebrate their 100th anniversary at St. Patrick's... Read more
Baby found alive two days after earthquake in Turkey
A 14-day-old baby was found alive amid the rubble of her home 46 hours after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck... Read more
Bishop Lori testifies on threats to religious liberty, urges action
The U.S. bishops’ point man on religious liberty urged the U.S. Congress to protect the right to religious freedom in... Read more
