Archive for March 2, 2010
JFK speech on faith was 'sincere' but 'wrong,' Archbishop Chaput states
On Monday evening, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver delivered a talk at Houston Baptist University, in which he criticized President... Read more
Pelosi’s comments on abortion funding ignore serious problems, USCCB official says
An official with the U.S. bishops’ pro-life activities office has countered House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s claims that proposed health care... Read more
Persecuted Iraqi Christians grateful for Pope's support
The strong words of Pope Benedict XVI against anti-Christian violence in Mosul were acknowledged with gratitude by Iraqis, according to... Read more
Catholic-Muslim talks work to prevent use of religion to justify violence
Catholics and Muslims recently concluded a meeting in Cairo, Egypt, where they discussed ways to prevent the manipulation of religion... Read more
Church in Chile assisting earthquake victims, reassures nuncio
The Apostolic Nuncio in Chile, Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto, remarked on Monday that the Church has already started reaching out to... Read more
Cuban dissident died because nobody listened, laments Paya
The founder and leader of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, said this weekend that the death of Cuban dissident... Read more
Cardinal Turkson calls for halt to 'criminal devastation' of Africa's environment
Speaking to the Theology College of Central Italy in Florence on Monday, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson outlined important points... Read more
Archbishop Chaput says Catholic medical workers should face hostility with courage
Archbishop Charles Chaput delivered an address to health care professionals in Houston on Tuesday, inciting them to “have courage” and... Read more
Archdiocesan spokesman urges Mexican government to allow priests full rights
The spokesman for the Archdiocese of Mexico, Fr. Hugo Valdemar, explained last week that although the country's priests do not... Read more
Same-sex 'marriage' in Mexico will create climate of cultural permissiveness, bishop warns
Archbishop Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago of Leon, Mexico has stated his opposition to same-sex ''marriage” in Mexico City, not only... Read more
U.S. bishops offer prayers for Chilean earthquake victims
Following the deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck near the city of Concepción, Chile on Saturday, Cardinal Francis George sent... Read more
Rep. Stupak: Abortion not the only reason to oppose Senate health bill
A recent Wall Street Journal article detailed an interview with Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), in which he said he opposes... Read more
D.C. same-sex ‘marriage’ law forces Catholic Charities to end new spousal benefits
Rather than cancel its partnerships with the District of Columbia, Catholic Charities of Washington, D.C. has announced that it will... Read more
European Court accepts appeal for Italian crucifixes to stay in schools
On March 2, the European Court accepted an appeal from the Italian government which will allow crucifixes to remain in... Read more
