Archive for December 7, 2012
Bishops building movement for life, marriage and religious freedom
The U.S. bishops have announced a five-part pastoral strategy that is aimed at creating a movement dedicated to penance and... Read more
Catholic agencies work to help Philippines typhoon victims
Catholic relief agencies are working to help the victims of Typhoon Bopha, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this... Read more
Criticisms of Bishop Finn described as misleading, dishonest
Calls for the resignation of Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph that have gained media attention are exaggerated... Read more
Pope taps secretary to head papal household, after Vatileaks
Pope Benedict XVI named his private secretary as the new head of the papal household, an important post because it... Read more
World Youth Day cross, Mary icon arrive in Uruguay
The two symbols of World Youth Day, the pilgrim cross and the icon of the Virgin Mary, will tour the... Read more
Cuba dictatorship an embarrassment, Spanish politician says
The president of the People's Party in Madrid, Esperanza Aguirre, called on Spaniards to commit to the democratization of Cuba... Read more
Supreme Court to hear marriage cases on DOMA, Prop 8
In a move that could have wide-reaching consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear two cases involving... Read more
Family advocates pleased Supreme Court will hear marriage cases
Supporters of marriage and family welcomed the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will review both state and federal cases about... Read more
Bishop Rhoades hopeful about Notre Dame's new student organization
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is optimistic about the newly-established GLBTQ student organization at the University of Notre Dame, but he... Read more
