Archive for March 17, 2010
Hispanics increasing Catholic numbers in US, but assimilation has downside
A new study of Hispanics shows they comprise an increasingly large percentage of the Catholic Church in the United States.... Read more
Accused Munich priest resigns in sex abuse case wrongly linked to Pope
The Tourism chaplain for the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising has been immediately suspended from ministry after more allegations that... Read more
California candidate for governor aims to reduce abortions, thinks Prop. 8 ‘settled’ marriage
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner is committed to reducing the number of abortions to zero and thinks same-sex “marriage” was... Read more
Holy See confirms creation of Medjugorje Commission
A statement was released by the Holy See on Wednesday confirming the formation of a commission to investigate the “phenomenon” of... Read more
Love goes farther than reason in understanding God, Pope Benedict says
Under a clear blue sky and on a perfect spring day, Pope Benedict XVI hosted the faithful and pilgrims in... Read more
Pope to sign letter to beleaguered Irish Church on Friday
Using the platform of Wednesday’s general audience, the Holy Father announced on that he will sign his Pastoral Letter to... Read more
Cardinal Brady calls for renewal of Irish Church on St. Patrick's Day
Cardinal Sean Brady, Primate of All Ireland, spoke about renewal in his St. Patrick’s day homily at St. Patrick’s Cathedral... Read more
Christians should be the first to defend life and justice, says Venezuelan cardinal
The Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, called on Venezuelans this week to reject violence in all forms, and... Read more
Mexican legal expert urges government action to protect registrars' consciences
A leading expert in Mexican law has called on legislators in Mexico City to guarantee the right to conscientious objection... Read more
Peace building does not belong to the Church alone, Colombian bishop insists
Bishop Jaime Prieto Amaya of Cucuta in Colombia said this week during a forum on national reconciliation that “all men... Read more
New sex-ed bill in England draws ire of Catholic leader
The House of Lords in Britain is currently debating a new bill that will require Catholic schools to provide, among... Read more
Bishops of Northern Colorado warn against pro-Obama Catholic organizations
In a direct rebuke to pro-Obama Catholic organizations pushing for support of the president's health care bill, the Archbishop of... Read more
