Archive for July 8, 2011
US bishops dedicate $2.1 million to Latin American pastoral work
The U.S. bishops’ subcommittee on the Church in Latin America has approved over $2.1 million in grants for 86 projects... Read more
Southern California diocese considers buying Crystal Cathedral
The Diocese of Orange says it is potentially interested in buying a 3,000-seat glass church in Southern California that faces... Read more
Vatican official: UN gay 'rights' agenda endangers Church's freedom
The Vatican's representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva says a recent resolution on “sexual orientation and... Read more
New Vatican prefect for religious emphasizes rebuilding trust
The new Vatican prefect for consecrated life says his key job is “rebuilding a relationship of trust” with religious orders... Read more
Pope sending delegation to mark South Sudan independence
Pope Benedict XVI is sending a papal delegation to the Republic of South Sudan to mark the east African country’s... Read more
Portuguese cardinal clarifies statements on ordination of women
Cardinal Jose Policarpo of Lisbon has issued a statement clarifying remarks he made on the ordination of women during an... Read more
Pope to field questions from young people during WYD
Pope Benedict will answer questions from young people during the Aug. 20 prayer vigil, World Youth Day 2011 organizers announced... Read more
Catholics working for peaceful birth of South Sudan
Local and international Catholic organizations are working to ensure a peaceful transition to independence for South Sudan on July 9,... Read more
After New York’s marriage vote, Archbishop Dolan warns of further redefinition
After marriage was redefined to include same-sex couples in New York, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan is warning that this step... Read more
