Archive for November 7, 2012

Power lines bent over by Hurricane Sandy line the streets of in Seaside Heights, N.J. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholics continue Sandy relief work as second storm approaches

Catholic Charities affiliates are continuing to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy as another storm heads for the region.  Read more

Bishop Paul Hinder of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia. ?w=200&h=150

Middle East to host Catholic youth conference

At least 1,500 Catholic youth from across the Middle East will gather at Abu Dhabi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral for Arabia’s... Read more

Cardinal Donal Wuerl speaks at the Catholic Information Center Nov. 5, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal Wuerl says all Catholics called to personal conversion

All Catholics are called to participate in the New Evangelization by renewing their own faith so that they can witness... Read more

President Barack Obama. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Americans share same hopes for future, President Obama says

During his victory speech after being elected to a second term on Tuesday night, President Barack Obama said that Americans... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan leaves the Oct. 2012 synod on the New Evangelization at the Vatican. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Pope, Cardinal Dolan urge Obama to respect life and religious freedom

Catholic leaders are calling on President Barack Obama to respect the fundamental American principles of life and religious liberty after... Read more

Cardinal Robert Sarah, President of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum on April 13, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Pope cancels delegation to Syria, focuses on aid work

A delegation of bishops from the recent synod on the New Evangelization will not go to Syria as violence continues... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI holds his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 7, 2012 in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

Pope reflects on finding faith in a secular world

Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of teachings on faith by observing that although secularism is on the rise, everyone... Read more

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Spain's high court upholds 'gay marriage' law

Spain's Constitutional Court upheld a “gay marriage” law which passed seven years ago under the Socialist government and was challenged... Read more

Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. of Boston. File Photo-CNA.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Boston cardinal lauds rejection of assisted suicide initiative

Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston applauded the defeat of a Massachusetts ballot measure to legalize physician-assisted suicide, calling for more... Read more