Archive for March 1, 2012

Eric Scheidler, Executive Director of the Pro-life Action League.?w=200&h=150

National rallies seek religious freedom restoration on March 23

On March 23, Catholics and other supporters of religious liberty will demonstrate outside federal buildings nationwide, demanding the withdrawal of... Read more

University of Mary President, Fr. James Shea, meets Michael M. Crow, president of Arizona State University on February 29, 2012.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Arizona State to offer theology classes through Catholic university

In a very uncommon partnership between state-run and Catholic universities, Arizona State University students will be able to take courses... Read more

Cecilia Taylor-Camara with Jorge Nuño Mayer.?w=200&h=150

London Olympics spark fear of human trafficking increase

Catholic leaders in the United Kingdom are worried that London has become the new home for human traffickers with the... Read more

Dr. Carlo Bellieni and Prof. Robert George?w=200&h=150

Academics' defense of infanticide supported by pro-choice logic

Abortion supporters can see their own principles and logic reflected in a new article advocating the killing of newborn children,... Read more

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Vatican urges Catholics to help Church in Holy Land

The Vatican has called on Catholics around the world to give generously to the traditional Good Friday collection for the... Read more

Maria Isabel Gomes de Melo one month after her recovery at age 3 (left) and today at age 15 (right).?w=200&h=150

Future Spanish saint's intercession cured 3-year-old

On Oct. 21, the Church will celebrate the canonization of Sister Carmen Salles y Barangueras, whose cause for sainthood was approved after... Read more

Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Senate rejects Blunt amendment to defend religious freedom

An amendment to ensure that a religious exemption would be included in the federal health care overhaul was killed by... Read more

Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap.?w=200&h=150

Papal preacher’s homily themes for Lent 2012 revealed

The Preacher to the Papal Household has revealed the topics for the four homilies he will preach to Pope Benedict... Read more

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Mexican bishops announce papal Mass tickets are free

Bishops in Mexico announced that tickets to attend the Mass Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate on March 25 in the... Read more

Workers begin to remove debris from the grounds of the 110-year-old St. Joseph's Catholic Church on March 1, 2012 in Ridgway, Illinois. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Illinois diocese prays for storm victims

The Diocese of Belleville prayed for victims and pledged its help after storms and tornados in southern Illinois killed at... Read more