Archive for July 23, 2012

Memorial Mass on July 21 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Aurora, Colo. for the shooting victims.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Veik

Pastors of Aurora churches comfort, encourage parishioners

The pastor of an Aurora parish mourning the death of one of their own in a July 20 mass shooting,... Read more

Deceased Cuban dissident, Oswaldo Paya. ?w=200&h=150

Cuban dissident leader Oswaldo Paya dies in alleged accident

Cuban dissident leader Oswaldo Paya died on July 22 in an apparent traffic accident in the southeastern province of Granma.  Read more

Bishop James Conley speaks at the July 22, 2012 prayer vigil in Aurora, Colo.?w=200&h=150

Denver bishop urges hope at vigil for shooting victims

Bishop James D. Conley of Denver delivered the invocation at a non-denominational Sunday evening vigil for the victims of the... Read more

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New president of Caritas Latin America elected

Bishop Jose Luis Azuaje of El Vigia-San Carlos in Venezuela has been elected the new president of Caritas Latin America... Read more

Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi.?w=200&h=150

Vatican denies speculation about Vatileaks suspects

The Vatican is denying newspaper claims that three officials close to Pope Benedict XVI were found complicit in the recent... Read more

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Islamists attack Christians, Iraqi refugees in Damascus

The Syrian rebels’ attack on Damascus has allowed radical Islamist groups to attack Iraqi refugees, Christians allegedly loyal to the... Read more

Boy Scouts of America 2010 National Scout Jamboree on Fort AP Hill, Va. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen.?w=200&h=150

Boy Scouts lauded for continuing ban on openly gay members

The Boy Scouts of America has drawn praise for upholding a policy of prohibiting openly homosexual leaders and members, in... Read more

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