Archive for March 27, 2012

Richard Dawkins speaks during the National Atheist Organization's 'Reason Rally' March 24, 2012 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. ?w=200&h=150

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

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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

Catherine Moran from St. Joseph Parish in Warrington, Pa. holds a sign during the March 23 Philadelphia rally. ?w=200&h=150

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

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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

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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

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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

Mercedes Hernandez Valdez, 68, is a volunteer with Caritas Cubana and runs a soup kitchen in San Agustin parish in Havana to feed the elderly. ?w=200&h=150

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

A Fraterna making a vestment for the Pope's visit to Cuba. Courtesy of the Fraterna's Marian Community of Reconciliation?w=200&h=150

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Pope Benedict meets with Sr. Teresa Kereketa in Santiago de Cuba. Photo courtesy of L'Osservatore Romano.?w=200&h=150

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

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