Archive for August 24, 2011
Indian archbishop urges peace on anniversary of anti-Christian violence
On the third anniversary of the outbreak of massive anti-Christian violence in Orissa state, a local Catholic archbishop has appealed... Read more
Ahead of inmate’s execution, Florida Catholic bishops seek clemency
The Catholic bishops of Florida have asked Gov. Rick Scott to stay the execution of Manuel Valle, who was convicted... Read more
Spanish presidential candidate pledges to sign euthanasia law if elected
The Socialist party’s candidate for Spain’s upcoming presidential elections on Nov. 20. has stated that if elected, his first act... Read more
Vatican daily: Next World Youth Day to take place July 2013
L’Osservatore Romano has reported that the dates for the next World Youth Day have been set for July 23-28, 2013... Read more
Pope announces theme for next World Youth Day in Brazil
Pope Benedict XVI has unveiled the theme for the next international level World Youth Day. The meeting will be held... Read more
Catholic churches damaged in northeast US quake
Churches in the archdioceses of Washington and Baltimore suffered some damage in the Aug. 23 earthquake that shook the northeastern... Read more
Three receive death sentence in Kenya for Irish priest’s murder
Three men have been sentenced to death for the 2009 murder of Fr. Gerry Roche, an Irish priest working in... Read more
