Archive for May 9, 2012

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By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic vote could be 'critical' in 2012 election

Polling analysts believe that the vote of Catholics in the U.S. remains important and could play a crucial role in... Read more

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testifies before the Senate Finance Committee. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Over 15,000 protest Georgetown’s invitation to Sebelius

More than 15,000 people have signed an open letter protesting Georgetown University’s decision to invite U.S. Health and Human Services... Read more

Graffiti on the wall of Siena House at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Cruz, California.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Vandals strike historic Santa Cruz church

The parishioners of Holy Cross Church and the Diocese of Monterey, Calif. are “shocked and saddened” after a Sunday vandalism... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square for the April 18, 2012 general audience.?w=200&h=150

Pope Benedict speaks about power of prayer in his life

Pope Benedict XVI says he has been sustained during his seven years as pontiff by the prayers of people around... Read more

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Cardinal calls saints 'living' catechesis for the world

The prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, said the lives of the saints are one of... Read more

Cardinal Peter K.A. Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace listens as Aux Bishop Patrick Lynch of Southwark, England speaks.?w=200&h=150

Victim of human trafficking praises Vatican conference

A young English woman who was forced into a life of prostitution by a human trafficker lauded the Vatican for... Read more

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Nine years later, widow still praying for husband's killers

Margherita Coletta, whose husband Giuseppe – a brigade general of the Italian police – was murdered in am Iraqi suicide... Read more

President Barack Obama. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Obama voices unprecedented support for 'gay marriage'

President Barack Obama has become the first U.S. president to publicly support “gay marriage,” breaking silence on the issue and... Read more

Mitt Romney, Rick Santoru. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Santorum endorses Romney after meeting on key issues

Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has formally endorsed Mitt Romney for president, voicing confidence in Romney’s stance on key issues... Read more