Archive for February 5, 2014
Chart-topping Benedictine nuns to release album for Lent
The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles – an order of contemplative nuns who live in a cloister yet repeatedly... Read more
Samurai's cause for beatification forwarded to Rome
Takayama Ukon, a 16th-century samurai who faced exile rather than giving up his Catholic faith, is being considered for sainthood... Read more
Bishop: Pop culture's take on Pope an opening for conversion
A Rolling Stone piece on Pope Francis was an attempt to “hijack” the papacy for secularist causes, but Catholics should... Read more
The Eucharist gives us a taste of heaven, Pope reflects
During his general audience, Pope Francis spoke on the significance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, explaining that it is... Read more
Scottish Church 'disappointed' in legalization of gay marriage
In a statement released on behalf of the Catholic Church in Scotland, officials lamented parliament’s decision to allow same-sex “marriages,”... Read more
Vatican official slams 'negative approach' of UN report
In wake of the U.N. Committee on the Rights of the Child criticizing Vatican policies and calling for the Church... Read more
Four-year-old asks Belgian king to block euthanasia of children
As Belgium legislators move forward with a proposed law to allow euthanasia for children, a 4-year-old girl from Canada is... Read more
Lower abortion rate credited to culture shift, not contraception
Despite claims that contraception is responsible for record-low abortion rates in the U.S., one researcher says pro-life laws and a... Read more
