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Vatican laicizes Canadian bishop convicted for child pornography
The Vatican has dismissed from the clerical state a Canadian bishop who pleaded guilty to the possession of child pornography.Full story »
Austrian chancellor’s son tells how faith helped him survive Nazis
| WASHINGTON D.C., May 17, 2012 (CNA).- Kurt von Schuschnigg Jr., son of the former chancellor of Austria, says that his Catholic faith helped him get through difficult times during World War II and now guides the way that he looks back at past events.Full story »
Witnesses warn of retribution against Chen Guangcheng’s family, friends
| WASHINGTON D.C., May 16, 2012 (CNA/EWTN News).- A hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee on human rights discussed the current status of blind pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng, as well as his family, friends and the women he sought to protect from China’s brutal one-child policy.Full story »
Pope outlines power of the Holy Spirit in prayer
| VATICAN CITY, May 16, 2012 (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find the words or inspiration to pray.Full story »
US Bishops' attorneys call mandate 'accommodation' inadequate
| WASHINGTON D.C., May 16, 2012 (CNA/EWTN News).- Arguing that a promised “accommodation” to the Obama administration’s contraception mandate fails to address religious freedom concerns, attorneys for the U.S. bishops suggest a possible lawsuit if the mandate is not rescinded.Full story »
The Vatican has dismissed from the clerical state a Canadian bishop who pleaded guilty to the possession of child pornography.Full story »
Americas »
Lima archdiocese issues clarification on priest stripped of faculties
The Archdiocese of Lima issued a statement clarifying the decision by Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani to strip local priest Father Gaston Garatea of his ministerial faculties.Full story »
US »
Cardinal Dolan's arrival on Twitter draws thousands
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York debuted on Twitter last week, adapting his engaging, humorous style to the popular microblogging site and quickly becoming the third most followed cardinal.Full story »
US »
Archdiocese of Washington slams Georgetown's Sebelius invite
The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. has By condemned Georgetown University's invitation to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to speak during commencement weekend.Full story »
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Diocese rejects transfer of Spanish bishop over gay remarks
A Spanish diocese has rejected a request by the city government to have Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla transferred due to a controversial Good Friday sermon that critics have labeled as “homophobic.”Full story »
Europe »
Legion leaders regret not acting sooner in Fr. Williams case
Leaders of the Legionaries of Christ have apologized for not acting more quickly in the case of Father Thomas Williams, who acknowledged on May 15 that he fathered a child several years ago.Full story »
Europe »
Spain would save over $72 million by axing abortion funding
The spokesman for the organization Right to Life in Spain, Gador Joya, said eliminating abortion funding from the federal budget would save Spain nearly $72 million.Full story »
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE »
- At installation, Baltimore archbishop affirms faith's role in national life
- Church condemns Colombian terrorist attack that killed five
- Vatican splits negotiations with Pius X Society
- Scott Hahn appointed to endowed chair in theology, evangelization
- FOCUS considers expanding mission to Europe
- First video game about Jesus launches on Facebook
- Franciscan University drops health insurance over HHS mandate
- Fashion company makes amends for Pope-imam 'kissing' ad
- Virgin Mary 'greatest source of hope' for Europe's crisis
- Colo. civil unions not dead until session’s end, opponents warn
CATHOLIC WOMANHOOD »
God's Timing: mothers know how, but God knows when
by Julie Filby
After breakfast in bed or brunch out on the town next Sunday, many families will celebrate Mother’s Day by planting flowers together. While I can’t speak for the rest of the country, here in...Full column »
The bride who was groomed for a career
by Lea Singh
Recently, a possibly tragic event took place: a highly educated young woman I know got married. Radiant in her delicate lace dress, full of joy and optimism about the future, this blushing bride...Full column »
COLUMNS »
The “New Evangelization”
by Father Joshua Allen
The other day I was on the train in the city of Rome, and I was approached by Mormon missionaries. These young men were well dressed, extremely friendly, and trained in the Italian language. ...Full column »
Bullying: a pseudo crisis of convenience
by Louie Verrecchio
According to the late “humanist” sex-educator, Dr. Sol Gordon, “The traditional family, with all its supposed attributes, enslaved woman; it reduced her to a breeder and caretaker of...Full column »
Pope outlines power of the Holy Spirit in prayer
Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find the words or inspiration to pray. Full story »
Young order invigorates Colo. parish
St. Mary’s Parish in Littleton, Colo. played a key role last weekend in an international event—the 25th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, a religious order established a quarter-century ago by five young men in a small Spanish town.Full story »
- Vatican laicizes Canadian bishop convicted for child pornography
- Lima archdiocese issues clarification on priest stripped of faculties
- Church condemns Colombian terrorist attack that killed five
- Young activists swell the ranks of Canada's 15th March for Life
- Canadians' religious freedom in danger, bishops warn
New bishop appointed to lead troubled Toowoomba diocese
Pope Benedict XVI has named Monsignor Robert McGuckin to lead the Diocese of Toowoomba, Australia – one year after the previous bishop was removed for dissenting from Catholic teaching and practice. Full story »
Austrian chancellor’s son tells how faith helped him survive Nazis
Kurt von Schuschnigg Jr., son of the former chancellor of Austria, says that his Catholic faith helped him get through difficult times during World War II and now guides the way that he looks back at past events. Full story »
- Cardinal Dolan's arrival on Twitter draws thousands
- Archdiocese of Washington slams Georgetown's Sebelius invite
- Witnesses warn of retribution against Chen Guangcheng’s family, friends
- US Bishops' attorneys call mandate 'accommodation' inadequate
- At installation, Baltimore archbishop affirms faith's role in national life
Legion leaders regret not acting sooner in Fr. Williams case
Leaders of the Legionaries of Christ have apologized for not acting more quickly in the case of Father Thomas Williams, who acknowledged on May 15 that he fathered a child several years ago.Full story »
Pope's appeal even 'more pressing' after deadly Syrian blast
Syrian rebels and officials were urged to heed Pope Benedict XVI's call for peace and dialogue, after two suicide bombings killed 55 people in Damascus on May 10.Full story »
The “New Evangelization”
by Father Joshua Allen
The other day I was on the train in the city of Rome, and I was approached by Mormon missionaries. These young men were well dressed, extremely friendly, and trained in the Italian language. They were from the United States, so we spoke for a few minutes. They asked me if I had a relationship with Jesus Christ and had accepted him into my...Full column »
God's Timing: mothers know how, but God knows when
by Julie Filby
After breakfast in bed or brunch out on the town next Sunday, many families will celebrate Mother’s Day by planting flowers together. While I can’t speak for the rest of the country, here in Colorado there’s a rule of thumb that flowers simply should not be planted any sooner. Up until...Full column »
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