Archive for May 16, 2012
FOCUS considers expanding mission to Europe
FOCUS campus ministry is considering taking their successful brand of youth apostolate to Europe in order to meet the challenge... Read more
First video game about Jesus launches on Facebook
On the heels of its widely-popular “The Journey of Moses” Facebook game, Lightside Games is venturing into historic territory by... Read more
Scott Hahn appointed to endowed chair in theology, evangelization
The Franciscan University of Steubenville has appointed author and professor Dr. Scott Hahn to an endowed chair named for the... Read more
Vatican splits negotiations with Pius X Society
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has announced it will hold separate talks with the superior general... Read more
Church condemns Colombian terrorist attack that killed five
The bishops of Colombia condemned the terrorist attack that took place in the capital city Bogota on May 14 that... Read more
Diocese rejects transfer of Spanish bishop over gay remarks
A Spanish diocese has rejected a request by the city government to have Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla transferred due... Read more
At installation, Baltimore archbishop affirms faith's role in national life
At his May 16 installation in the “Premier See” of the U.S. Church, new Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori urged... Read more
US Bishops' attorneys call mandate 'accommodation' inadequate
Arguing that a promised “accommodation” to the Obama administration’s contraception mandate fails to address religious freedom concerns, attorneys for the... Read more
Pope outlines power of the Holy Spirit in prayer
Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find... Read more
Witnesses warn of retribution against Chen Guangcheng’s family, friends
A hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee on human rights discussed the current status of blind pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng,... Read more
Archdiocese of Washington slams Georgetown's Sebelius invite
The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. has condemned Georgetown University's invitation to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius... Read more
