Archive for December 19, 2011
Catholic couples recall Christmas memories
It wasn't much, just a little Christmas tree with colorful lights and a few carefully wrapped presents. Read more
Pope visits prisoners in Rome, addresses overcrowding
Pope Benedict told inmates at Rome’s largest prison that he supports efforts by the Italian government to reduce chronic overcrowding... Read more
Cardinal entrusts Latin America to Our Lady of Guadalupe
After a recent papal Mass commemorating Latin America, Cardinal Raymundo Damasceno Assis of Aparecida, Brazil entrusted the future of the... Read more
Malaysian Christians reject permit to sing Christmas carols
Christians from two churches in Malaysia rejected a requirement that they will need a police permit to sing Christmas carols... Read more
CNA to resume services in 2012
Catholic News Agency will suspend its daily news service beginning Dec. 20, in celebration of Christmas and the New Year.... Read more
Catholic leaders hope Kim Jong Il’s death opens way to reunification
The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il may be the beginning of a turning point for the path... Read more
Denver school creates action figures of saints for kids
St. Michael the Archangel is the model for a saint-based action figure, part of a new “Action Saints” series from... Read more
Deadly floods in Philippines trigger Catholic response
Catholic organizations are helping organize aid for the victims of Typhoon Sendong in the Philippines after it caused flash floods... Read more
Pope approves miracles of Blesseds Marianne Cope and Kateri Tekakwitha
Pope Benedict XVI formally recognized miracles attributed to Bl. Marianne Cope and Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha on Dec. 19, clearing the... Read more
