Archive for June 21, 2012

John Gehring of Faith in Public Life.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Leaked e-mail shows media campaign against US bishops

A leaked e-mail shows that the Democratic-leaning organization Faith in Public Life is running a behind-the-scenes media effort to undercut... Read more

Bishop Antoine Audo of Aleppo, Syria?w=200&h=150

Syrian bishop says civil war not the only option

One of Syria's most senior Catholic bishops believes his country can still regain the path to peace and reform despite... Read more

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput.?w=200&h=150

Defense of Church requires revival of faith, Archbishop Chaput says

While defending their freedom in public life, Catholics must also renew the Church spiritually, starting in their own lives, Philadelphia... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Study shows parents experience greater levels of happiness

A study by a group of psychologists from the Universities of Riverside, Stanford and British Colombia shows that parents experience... Read more

The logo for the Year of Faith.?w=200&h=150

Vatican rolls out events, logo for Year of Faith

Many of the Vatican’s events for the forthcoming Year of Faith were announced today as organizers unveiled the official logo... Read more

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez.?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Gomez rejects 'capitulation' to HHS mandate

With the nationwide Fortnight for Freedom event beginning today, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles said that any compromise... Read more

Funeral Mass of Servant of God Chiara Corbella Petrillo. Photo Courtesy of Christian Gennari/www.chiaracorbellapetrillo.it?w=200&h=150

Emotional goodbye for young Italian mother who died for unborn child

Hundreds of Italians gathered at the Church of St. Francisca Romana in Rome on June 16 for the funeral Mass... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI.?w=200&h=150

Pope prays for Syria as worries of larger conflict loom

Pope Benedict XVI is praying that Syria ends its internal conflict, which he believes could have very serious consequences for... Read more

Rita Joyce, Carter Snead, and Michael Scaperlanda.?w=200&h=150

Legal experts say HHS dispute pits government against God

The HHS contraception mandate shows the federal government asserting its own authority as a “rival” to God, legal scholars warned,... Read more