Archive for April 28, 2011

Bishop James D. Conley?w=200&h=150

By Marianne Medlin

New missal translation a 'gift' to modern generation, says Denver bishop

Auxiliary Bishop of Denver James D. Conley praised the new translation of the Roman Missal, calling it the Church's “gift... Read more

Fr. Michael Pfleger?w=200&h=150

By Marianne Medlin

Cardinal suspends controversial Chicago priest

Controversial Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger was suspended by the archdiocese on April 27 after making public statements threatening to... Read more

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John Paul II exhibit to open in St. Peter's Square

An exhibit chronicling the life of John Paul II will open in St. Peter's Square in honor of the late... Read more

Polish pilgrim Kataryna Katarzyna with her parents?w=200&h=150

Beatification watch: The Polish invasion of Rome begins

You don’t have to go far in Rome to know that a Polish invasion is underway. Read more

John Paul II?w=200&h=150

Official papal photographer recalls life with 'a living saint'

Arturo Mari was Pope John Paul II’s personal photographer for all 27 years of his pontificate. Now, in the days... Read more

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Naked Christ sculpture draws fire from Jamaican archbishop

Archbishop Donald J. Reece of Kingston criticized Jamaica’s leading newspaper for publishing a front-page photo of a 10-foot sculpture depicting... Read more

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Nigerian bishop criticizes politicians for role in violent outbreak

A Nigerian bishop said corrupt leaders play a significant part in the violence that has killed at least 500 people... Read more

Newt Gingrich?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Newt Gingrich tells of Catholic faith’s ‘transforming power’ over secularism

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich told the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast that his conversion to Catholicism helped him... Read more