Archive for October 23, 2012
Flood cleanup efforts begin at Lourdes shrine
The recent flooding of the Gave River left a “landscape of desolation” for cleanup workers as they began to remove... Read more
Ohio abortion figures show large drop in 2011
An Ohio state government report shows that there were 24,764 abortions reported in the state in 2011, but the total... Read more
US bishops highlight 10 saints for Year of Faith
To help Catholics learn more about the lives of the saints, the U.S. bishops’ conference has offered a list of... Read more
Vatican reveals new leaks trial, report on butler's sentencing
In the latest chapter of the "Vatileaks" saga, officials announced today that the Vatican computer technician accused of helping steal... Read more
Violence postpones papal delegation to Syria
The Vatican Secretary of State told the synod on the New Evangelization that the planned peace mission to Syria will... Read more
Chicago Declaration gathers support for religious freedom
A new declaration signed by business and cultural leaders in Chicago voiced support for the U.S. Constitution’s religious freedom protections... Read more
Complex Catholic women's vote might influence the election
An analysis of Catholic women during the 2012 election season shows significant levels of agreement with Church teaching on contraception,... Read more
Cardinal George warns US secularization is more serious than elections
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago has said that the “secularizing” of American culture is a “much larger issue” than political... Read more
