Archive for August 21, 2012
US bishops say Muslims, Catholics share religious freedom concerns
In a statement of support and friendship toward the Muslim community, the U.S. bishops' ecumenical committee leader encouraged trust and... Read more
Mentally impaired child arrested under Pakistan's anti-blasphemy law
A young girl who suffers from Down's Syndrome has been arrested in Pakistan for allegedly burning a page from the... Read more
Catholic school effort in Philadelphia draws on lay expertise
The head of an independent Catholic foundation says a new lay management initiative for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese creates new Catholic high school system
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia unveiled a new school system this morning that will be run by an independent... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal to priests: protect the treasure of celibacy
During an ordination Mass for two priests and a deacon on Aug. 18, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela... Read more
Pro-life groups in Uruguay denounce new attempts to legalize abortion
Around twenty pro-life organizations are denouncing what they call “anti-democratic and unconstitutional” moves by supporters of a measure that would... Read more
Federal judge dismisses abuse lawsuit against Vatican
A federal judge dismissed a sex abuse lawsuit against the Holy See on grounds that the Vatican was not an... Read more
