Archive for August 5, 2011
World Youth Day to provide $143 million boost to Spanish economy
The head of Madrid’s Housing and Economy Office, Percival Manglano, confirmed Aug. 2 that World Youth Day is expected to... Read more
Priest makes bobblehead doll of Pennsylvania's Bishop Trautman
Bishop Donald W. Trautman of Erie, Pa., and every one of his priests, now has a bobblehead doll in his... Read more
Mayor only expressed Rio's desire to host 2013 World Youth Day, says archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro addressed recent comments made by the city's mayor, claiming that the 2013 World Youth... Read more
Caritas in Venezuela denounces kidnappings carried out by rebel groups
The director of Caritas in the Venezuelan state of Tachira recently denounced the presence of Colombian rebel groups in Venezuela. Read more
Bishop Lori: Bishops and priests stand in solidarity with Knights of Columbus
On the Feast of St. John Vianney Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn. told the Knights of Columbus that... Read more
Arab expert: Regime change in Syria will be bad for Christians
One of Rome’s leading experts on Christianity in the Arab world says the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria... Read more
Religious order to pay $24 million to Delaware clergy abuse victims
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales agreed on Aug. 4 to pay $24.8 million to settle lawsuits with 39... Read more
