Archive for June 9, 2011
Cathedral in Nigeria destroyed by extremist attacks
An extremist Islamic group is being held responsible for a series of recent attacks in Nigeria, which have left 16... Read more
Labor board denial of Catholic university's exemption could endanger religious freedom
A labor board ruling has denied St. Xavier University’s religious exemption from federal organizing rules on the grounds that that... Read more
Bishops’ Congregation to decide on Milan recommendation today
The recommendation for the next Archbishop of Milan will be decided at a meeting in the Vatican this morning, June... Read more
Strong faith, prayer help in young girl's cancer recovery
With quiet confidence Sydney Khoury climbs each step of a metal ladder as she positions herself to place a crown... Read more
Bishop urges parents to enroll children in religion classes
Bishop Vicente Jimenez of Santander, Spain has issued a pastoral letter calling on parents to enroll their children in Catholic... Read more
Pope Benedict calls for 'clean energy'
The governments of the world should back “the exploitation of clean energy sources,” Pope Benedict XVI said June 9. Read more
Father of nine preparing to be ordained Catholic priest
There can’t be many Catholic priests who have a wife and nine children present at their ordination. But that’s exactly... Read more
Caritas launches new program for Japan quake victims
Almost three months after the devastating earthquake in Japan, the Catholic relief agency Caritas has launched a new emergency program... Read more
Pope's message to Syrian ambassador stresses reform, non-violence
Pope Benedict XVI told Syria's ambassador to the Holy See that the country's troubled government should respect citizens' desires for... Read more
KC bishop responds to concerns with independent investigation
Kansas City-St. Joseph Bishop Robert W. Finn is implementing a plan to improve his diocese's response to cases of suspected... Read more
