Archive for October 11, 2012

Anglican Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury. ?w=200&h=150

Anglican archbishop suggests contemplation for reaching post-Christian world

Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams addressed the synod of Catholic bishops on the New Evangelization about the importance of... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Many Catholics considering religious vocations, study finds

A new report shows that while a significant number of Catholics are considering religious vocations, more education and outreach are... Read more

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Catholic bishop supports girl shot by Taliban

A Catholic bishop in Pakistan has voiced “sympathy and solidarity” towards Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old Muslim activist critically injured by... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI blesses pilgrims at the Oct. 11, 2012 opening Mass for the Year of Faith. ?w=200&h=150

Pope opens Year of Faith, calls for return to Vatican II documents

Pope Benedict XVI opened the Year of Faith in Rome with a call for a new evangelization rooted in an... Read more

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Abortion activists in Argentina target young Catholics

Around 500 abortion activists in Posadas hurled insults, spat and threw paint on young Catholics who prayed the Rosary outside... Read more

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Colombian bishops say nothing justifies legalizing euthanasia

A representative of the Colombian bishops, Father Pedro Mercado Cepeda, has rejected recent efforts by a group of lawmakers to... Read more

Fr. Alvaro Corcuera (L), general director of the Legion of Christ, and Cardinal Velasio De Paolis at a press conference. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Legion and Regnum Christi head taking leave for health reasons

Father Alvaro Corcuera, General Director of the Legion of Christ and Regnum Christi, announced that he is handing over his... Read more

The Oct. 11, 2012 opening Mass for the Year of Faith. ?w=200&h=150

At Year of Faith opening, Orthodox patriarch hopes for unity

Orthodox Christianity’s most significant bishop told Pope Benedict XVI that the Year of Faith should spur greater prayer, hope and... Read more

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Pro-life news career helps journalist discover religious vocation

After years of working as a pro-life news reporter, a Catholic journalist discovered that she had a vocation to be... Read more