Archive for March 27, 2012
Dawkins calls for mockery of Catholics at 'Reason Rally'
At the March 24 “Reason Rally” in Washington, D.C., an estimated 20,000 atheists and agnostics heard author and activist Richard... Read more
Parishes encouraged to use new blessing for unborn children
The U.S. bishops are encouraging parishes to incorporate into their communities a new blessing for a child in the womb,... Read more
Tens of thousands rally for religious freedom in 143 US cities
After drawing 54,000 people to 143 nationwide protests, leaders of the Stand Up For Religious Freedom campaign are more determined... Read more
Syrian violence drives 50,000 Christians from homes
Almost all Christians in the conflict-torn Syrian city of Homs have fled violence and persecution, amid reports that their homes... Read more
In Cobre, Pope entrusts Cuba's future to the Virgin of Charity
Pope Benedict XVI committed Cuba's future to the intercession of the Virgin Mary, as he prayed for the suffering and... Read more
Cuban paper attempts to outline similarities of Christianity, Communism
As Pope Benedict arrives for his historic visit to Cuba, a major newspaper in the country ran articles attempting to... Read more
Church in Cuba helps elderly make ends meet
With 18 percent of its 11 million people over the age of 60, Cuba is the country in Latin America... Read more
Vestments for Pope's Mass in Cuba arrive with love from Peru
The cassocks and stoles used by over 150 priests and deacons during Mass presided by Pope Benedict in Santiago, Cuba... Read more
In message to youth, Pope asks for ‘missionaries of joy’
Pope Benedict XVI will challenge young Catholics to be “missionaries of joy” in his message for this Sunday’s World Youth... Read more
Bishops' conference files brief opposing Ariz. immigration law
The U.S. Catholic bishops' conference asked the Supreme Court to uphold a lower court's judgment against Arizona's controversial immigration law,... Read more
Spokesman reveals Pope discussed Cuban dissidents with Castro
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said that Pope Benedict discussed the situation of Cuban dissidents, especially those in prison, during... Read more
Pope asks Raúl Castro to declare Good Friday a Cuban holiday
During a personal meeting that lasted over 40 minutes, Pope Benedict XVI asked Cuban President Raúl Castro to recognize Good... Read more
Benedict XVI meets his 'spiritual Godmother' in Santiago de Cuba
After beginning his day on Tuesday with a private Mass in Santiago de Cuba, Pope Benedict XVI met a religious... Read more
