Archive for February 3, 2011
Use of 'Mary' as baby name plummets among American parents
A new analysis shows that although Biblical and saint names are still popular among parents, the use of “Mark” and “Mary”... Read more
Baltimore’s mandatory pregnancy center signs are unconstitutional, federal judge rules
A federal judge in Maryland has struck down a law which required pro-life pregnancy centers to post announcements that they... Read more
Archbishop underscores essential role of Church in Cuba
Archbishop Angelo Becciu, the apostolic nuncio to Cuba, recently stressed that the Catholic Church “plays a very important role” in... Read more
Pope promotes 'gripping' new Youth Catechism
The Pope has great expectations for the "Youcat," a text designed to teach young people the ABC's of Catholicism using... Read more
Christ's resurrection is victory over sickness, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI called the sick and healthy to reflect on the wounds of Christ in a new message issued... Read more
Massachusetts Catholics fight to reinstate Defense of Marriage Act
The U.S. Bishops and the Massachusetts Catholic Conference have joined a list of 17 religious groups moving to appeal the... Read more
Catholic Church querying US Anglicans for possible ordinariate
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl said in an interview that the Catholic Church has sent out questionnaires to learn more about... Read more
