Archive for January 3, 2013
Philippines Catholics pledge to defeat backers of RH bill
Philippines Catholics have strongly criticized President Benigno Aquino III for signing a controversial “reproductive health” bill, vowing to oust supporters... Read more
Bishops call for cultural changes after Newtown shooting
Disturbing trends of violence in society should prompt both policy examinations and cultural changes, said committee leaders of the U.S.... Read more
Chicago bishops: 'gay marriage' will have consequences for Illinois
Cardinal Francis George and the six auxiliary bishops of Chicago have warned that a proposal to recognize “gay marriage” in... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal urges calm amid President Chavez's health concerns
A Venezuelan cardinal has called on locals to remain calm despite the uncertainty surrounding the health of President Hugo Chavez,... Read more
Pope chooses new auxiliary bishop for Atlanta
Pope Benedict XVI has named Atlanta priest Monsignor David P. Talley, a convert to Catholicism, as the newest auxiliary bishop... Read more
Catholic dorms to debut at two secular universities
The Newman Student Housing Fund is working to establish faith-based dormitories on two college campuses, housing students starting the fall... Read more
Contraception mandate kicks in for wave of employers
The battle over religious freedom is intensifying as the controversial federal contraception mandate goes into effect for many for-profit employers... Read more
