Archive for March 15, 2012
New poll shows Scotland opposed to 'gay marriage'
The majority of Scots do not support legal recognition of “gay marriage,” according to a recently conducted poll in the... Read more
Bl. Kateri's canonization a sign of hope for Native American Catholics
South Dakota's Native American Catholics are looking toward Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha's canonization for hope amid social and economic troubles, according... Read more
Cardinal Ortega: Pope will leave spiritual mark on Cuba
In a Cuban state-run television address, Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino of Havana said Pope Benedict's upcoming trip to the country... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops reject proposal to legalize drugs
The president of the Nicaraguan bishops' conference said he is against the legalization of drugs in Central America, stressing that... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl stresses right to public faith in new book
For Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C., the Church’s ongoing battle for religious freedom in America highlights the need... Read more
Texas bishops hear call to unity at St. Peter's tomb
Bishops must strengthen their bonds of unity in order to evangelize the world, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller said in... Read more
South African bishops advise Red Bull fast for Lent
The Church in South Africa is encouraging Catholics to boycott Red Bull energy drinks and donate the money saved to... Read more
Pope prays for victims of Swiss bus crash
Pope Benedict XVI has voiced his prayers and condolences for the victims of a deadly bus accident in Switzerland that... Read more
First secular business files lawsuit over HHS mandate
A Missouri business owner has become the first employer of a for-profit, secular company to bring a lawsuit challenging the... Read more
Church's tax preparation help saved Americans $7 million in 2011
Americans in need saved $7.4 million through the free tax preparation assistance offered by Catholic Charities during 2011, according to... Read more
