Archive for December 5, 2012
Archbishop Flynn says retired religious 'need our help'
Archbishop Harry J. Flynn has called on U.S. Catholics to help support retired religious brothers and sisters, voicing his deep... Read more
Judge blocks Calif. 'gay therapy' law over free speech concerns
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that bars therapy to change the behaviors or orientations of those... Read more
Duchess of Cambridge's illness could save lives, author says
The Duchess of Cambridge’s stay in the hospital for severe morning sickness could help other women avoid aborting their children,... Read more
Vatican office to launch Pope smartphone app
The president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, announced that his office is designing a... Read more
Pope: Advent is time to focus on God's loving plan
As the Church celebrates the season of Advent, Pope Benedict said that Catholics should remember “God is present” and recall... Read more
Peruvian priests lauded for work with gang members, poor
Radio Programas del Peru, the largest radio network in the country, has chosen two priests to receive its annual award... Read more
Pope makes second appeal for Congo as situation worsens
The Pope has repeated his plea for international humanitarian aid in the Democratic Republic of Congo just two months after... Read more
Catholic charity groups welcome Pope's call for fidelity
Leaders of Catholic charities in the U.S. reaffirmed Pope Benedict's recent message on the need to remain firmly rooted in... Read more
