Archive for April 27, 2011
Kmiec says 'injustice' forced him from ambassador position
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Malta Doug Kmiec wrote an April 24 open letter reaffirming his admiration for President Obama and... Read more
Divine Mercy image in Chicago's Daly Plaza reaching thousands
One of the fastest-growing devotions in the Catholic Church is reaching the heart of downtown Chicago through the work of... Read more
Pope appoints new bishop to Florida diocese
Pope Benedict appointed Bishop Felipe de Jesus Estevez, a former auxiliary bishop of Miami, to lead the northwestern Florida diocese... Read more
Pope urges 'solidarity with our brother migrants'
Pope Benedict XVI urged Europeans facing an influx of immigrants from war-torn North Africa to “continue their valued commitment to... Read more
Pope Benedict said to have declined immediate canonization for Pope John Paul II
In his first days in office back in 2005, Pope Benedict considered but rejected the instant canonization of Pope John... Read more
UK Catholic adoption agency loses appeal, facing closure
A Catholic adoption charity in England is facing closure after losing its appeal against a law forcing them to place... Read more
Iraqi archbishop holds out hope for reconciliation during Easter season
A leading voice in the Iraqi Church believes his community can still play a role in reconciling the country, despite... Read more
Connecticut bishop hails John Paul II as champion of religious freedom
At a time when Christians face heightened persecution particularly in the Middle East, Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Connecticut... Read more
