Archive for February 21, 2011
Irish bishops say this week’s election crucial for country’s future
Five days before national elections, Ireland's bishops are urging voters and politicians to show “strong leadership rooted in justice, a... Read more
Vatican reportedly blocking re-election for head of its top international charity
The Catholic Church’s top international charity says the Vatican is preventing the group’s general secretary from seeking a second term... Read more
US bishops oppose repeal of medical conscience protections
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' has condemned the withdrawal of federal protections for medical workers who oppose certain treatments... Read more
Vatican: Popular Chilean priest is guilty of sexual abuse
An investigation carried out by the Vatican concluded that the popular Chilean priest Fr. Fernando Karadima Farina is guilty of... Read more
As Vatican probe nears end, officials see signs of repentance and renewal in Ireland
Church officials in charge of the Vatican’s investigation of clerical abuse in Ireland are wrapping up their fact-finding missions. Read more
Bolivian bishops cautiously investigate bleeding statue of Christ
Bishop Cristobal Bialasik of Oruro, Bolivia is reiterating the Church’s cautious response to allegedly miraculous statues of Christ that shed... Read more
UC Davis withdraws religious discrimination description after Christian group protests
After protests from a student group, the University of California at Davis has withdrawn a school policy that implied Christians... Read more
