Archive for January 9, 2012
Critics slam Peru's appointment of abortion activist
The Population Research Institute in Latin America criticized Peru’s Ministry for Women’s Affairs for appointing what they call a radical... Read more
Pope highlights Christian persecution in speech to diplomats
Pope Benedict XVI stressed the plight of persecuted Christians and other religious minorities in his annual address to Vatican-accredited diplomats... Read more
Cardinal says gay 'KKK' comparison was misunderstood
Chicago's Cardinal Francis E. George says he compared gay activists to the anti-Catholic Ku Klux Klan out of “fear for... Read more
Five former Vatican ambassadors endorse Romney
Five former U.S. ambassadors to the Holy See have announced their “wholehearted support” for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, whom... Read more
Archbishop Gomez urges prayer after auxiliary bishop resigns in scandal
The scandal surrounding Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala is a “difficult moment” for the life of the archdiocese and... Read more
Vatican receives final report on US women religious
A three-year survey of women's religious life in the United States has concluded with the filing of a final report... Read more
