Archive for January 11, 2012
Nigerian bishops reject government's destabilizing move
Catholic bishops in Nigeria have criticized President Goodluck Jonathan's decision to stop oil subsidies, a choice that has doubled gas... Read more
Bishop Conley warns against ‘dangerous’ Colorado civil unions bill
A Colorado proposal to recognize same-sex civil unions is a “dangerous and unjust” effort to redefine marriage warns Bishop James... Read more
Pope explains why Eucharist is greatest prayer
Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of reflections on prayer at his Jan. 11 general audience by explaining why the... Read more
Illustrated novel released on Austrian martyr
A Spain-based publisher released a graphic novel on the life of Blessed Jacob Gapp, a priest from Austria who was... Read more
Vatican official promises aid for poor in Peru
Cardinal Robert Sarah, the head of the Vatican charity Cor Unum, promised to aid relief efforts by the Archdiocese of... Read more
Vatican Museums break visitor record in 2011
The Vatican Museums broke attendance records in 2011 with over 5 million people entering its doors. Read more
Supreme Court unanimously rejects government oversight of churches
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Jan. 11 to uphold the “ministerial exception” that allows religious organizations to hire... Read more
Huntsman finishes third in New Hampshire amid unclear views
Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman finished third in the New Hampshire primary amid unanswered questions on his commitment to defending... Read more
GOP candidates look ahead to South Carolina
The Republican presidential candidates urged fidelity to America’s founding principles as they spoke at the New Hampshire primary and turned... Read more
