Archive for May 26, 2011
Celebration a key theme of World Meeting of Families preparatory book
Vatican officials have released a book of preparatory teaching documents for next year’s Seventh World Meeting of Families. The catechesis... Read more
Chicago cardinal examines modern challenges from God-centered perspective
Every day, Chicago residents can see vast numbers of people at work in the diverse fields of business, politics, culture... Read more
Body of Catholic priest found in Colombia
Colombian officials announced that the body of Fr. Cesar Dario Pena Garcia, who was killed by the Marxist rebel group... Read more
Catholic official says Israeli-Palestinian peace 'will take a long time'
The priest charged with looking after Christianity’s most holy sites in both Palestine and Israel says reaching a peace settlement... Read more
Cuban bishops: Country is slowly moving toward a democratic system
Two Catholic bishops in Cuba said the country is moving toward a more democratic system, despite the continual dominance of... Read more
Catholic commentator discusses 'genderless child'
Andrew Haines, president of the Center for Morality in Public Life, recently discussed a Canadian couple's refusal to publicly disclose... Read more
Pope urges Italian bishops to promote faithful citizenship
Lay Catholics should “personally participate in public life” and “cultivate a spirit of sincere and loyal cooperation with the State,”... Read more
US House approves Jesuit priest as next chaplain
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously voted on May 25 to approve Fr. Patrick J. Conroy, S.J., as the next... Read more
Pope names new bishop for Rapid City, auxiliary for Milwaukee
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Monsignor Robert D. Gruss as the new Bishop of Rapid City in South Dakota on May... Read more
Catholic charity Caritas chooses new leader
Michel Roy has been elected as the new general secretary of Caritas, the Catholic Church’s confederation of charitable and development... Read more
