Archive for October 24, 2012

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By Michelle La Rosa

Employee placed on leave for marriage petition says she was bullied

A university employee who was placed on administration leave said that she has been humiliated and intimidated for her belief... Read more

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Priests' group creates Catholic voter guide mobile app

The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy has released a non-partisan voting guide for Catholics in the form of a free mobile... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI gives Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York his biretta and cardinal's ring at the Feb. 2012 consistory. ?w=200&h=150

Pope announces six new cardinals, including an American

At today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI announced he will appoint six new cardinals, including an American, at a consistory... Read more

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Pius X Society expels Bishop Williamson for disobedience

The Society of St. Pius X has expelled Bishop Richard Williamson, saying he has distanced himself from the traditionalist Catholic... Read more

Bishop Heribeto Bodeant, Secretary General of the Uruguayan Bishops’ Conference. ?w=200&h=150

Uruguay bishops clarify statement on excommunication of lawmakers favoring abortion

The Uruguayan Bishops’ Conference has explained recent statements regarding Catholic lawmakers who voted to legalize abortion in the country, saying... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI at the Oct. 24, 2012 Wednesday general audience. ?w=200&h=150

Pope says spiritually dry world needs faith of Christians

Pope Benedict XVI said at his Oct. 24 general audience that the world’s “spiritual desert” must be transformed into “fertile... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio at Langley Air Force Base, Va. on March 13, 2012. USAF photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi.?w=200&h=150

Military faithful called to imitate centurion from Scripture

The U.S. archbishop for the military services is calling on faithful men and women in the armed services to grow... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

News outlets seek unsealing of Legion of Christ docs in lawsuit

Four news organizations are seeking the release of sealed court documents from a lawsuit contesting the will of a Rhode... Read more