Archive for August 9, 2010
CNA launches 'Catholic Womanhood' site for reflections on faith and living
Catholic News Agency is officially launching a new resource, focusing on the experiences and spiritual lives of Catholic women. “Catholic... Read more
Today's world requires lower age for first communicants, stresses Vatican prefect
Children must not be deprived of the Eucharist, source of grace and assistance to them as they begin their walk... Read more
Attempted theft of Padre Pio reliquary thwarted
A gold reliquary containing Padre Pio relics was the apparent object of thieves' interest on Sunday evening. Sacrilege has been... Read more
Bishops call for dialogue and understanding in task of building up Bolivia
The Bolivian Bishops’ Conference has called on the nation to seek out dialogue and understanding in building up the country... Read more
Australia prepares for Blessed Mary MacKillop's canonization in October
Great excitement is emanating from Australia as the date for the canonization of Blessed Mary MacKillop approaches. She will be... Read more
Archbishop denounces post-Christian paganism of Christian societies
The “post-Christian paganism fervently practiced by people who call themselves Christian,” is what makes people oblivious to the increasing inhumanity... Read more
Breakaway Polish church in Missouri rejects archdiocese's reconciliation deal
Voting 257 to 158, a breakaway Polish Catholic church in Missouri rejected a reconciliation deal offered by Archbishop Robert Carlson... Read more
Brazilian Congress considers proposal to reject legalized abortion
Brazil’s Congress is considering accepting a motion that would free the country of any obligation to adhere to the “Brasilia... Read more
Scottish cardinal criticizes 'vengeance' in US justice system
A "culture of vengeance" is behind the U.S. justice system's desire to investigate the Lockerbie bomber again, said the U.K.'s... Read more
Bishop William Callahan to be installed in La Crosse on Wednesday
William Patrick Callahan on Wednesday will be installed as the new Bishop of La Crosse in Wisconsin. The incoming bishop... Read more
Archdiocese of Mexico City rejects Supreme Court ruling on same-sex 'marriage'
In a press release, the Archdiocese of Mexico City criticized the country’s Supreme Court for ruling in favor of the... Read more
