Archive for March 9, 2011
Catholic dioceses use fresh initiatives to promote traditions of Lent
As Roman Catholics begin Lent with the traditional distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday, dioceses in the U.S. are seeking... Read more
Members of US women religious visitation team share thoughts at final workshop
Vowed religious who assisted in the apostolic visitation of U.S. women religious congregations met for a concluding workshop March 4-6.... Read more
Archbishop Aymond bans corporal punishment from New Orleans Catholic school
Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans said that a local Catholic school must permanently ban corporal punishment for student misbehavior,... Read more
Pope describes ‘Lenten road’ that leads to renewal
During today’s general audience, Pope Benedict XVI invited the faithful make the “Lenten journey” together with Christ, to return to... Read more
Pope’s new book to be released in electronic format
The new book by Pope Benedict XVI, “Jesus of Nazareth. From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection,” will soon... Read more
Catholic leaders praise Illinois governor for ending death penalty
After weeks of indecision, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a landmark bill on March 9, abolishing the death penalty in... Read more
Spanish cardinal asks priest to explain controversial contents of new book
Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona, Spain has called Fr. Manel Pousa “to speak personally” about the contents of a... Read more
In a first, Pope Benedict will take questions in Good Friday TV special
Pope Benedict XVI will participate in a first-ever question and answer session that will be televised Italy on Good Friday. Read more
Asia Bibi fears she's next, after Pakistani minister’s slaying
Speaking from her prison cell, Asia Bibi has voiced her “pain and concern” following the assassination of Minister Shahbaz Bhatti... Read more
