Archive for September 22, 2010
Ad accusing Planned Parenthood of targeting African Americans banned in major cities
Heroic Media, an Austin, Texas advertising agency dedicated to promoting a pro-life message, is accustomed to controversy. However, even they... Read more
Homosexual advocacy group not legitimately Catholic, military archbishop says
After receiving a letter from the group Catholics for Equality urging a change to the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy,... Read more
Christianity still strong and active in UK, says Pope Benedict XVI
The Holy Father used positive language to describe the outcomes of his Apostolic Visit to the U.K. during the general audience. Speaking... Read more
Benedict XVI urges intense prayer for Catholic-Orthodox talks
The Pope called the faithful to a greater commitment to Christian unity during Wednesday's audience. The "peace and harmony" of... Read more
Cardinal warns against fraud in upcoming Venezuela elections
This week the Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, called for Venezuela's Sept. 26 elections to be free of... Read more
Cardinal Cordes to address Catholic Charities USA anniversary
The president of the Vatican's office for administering charitable aid will speak to a U.S. gathering of charities about the... Read more
US bishop urges Congress to remember low income families in tax debate
A U.S. bishop urged Congressional leaders to remember the plight of low income families as it debates future tax policy.... Read more
Cuban dissident calls on EU to support Varela Project
The coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, has called on the European Union to support the Varela Project... Read more
Vatican bank chief on money laundering allegations: 'nothing to hide'
Responding to allegations of money laundering, the president of the Vatican bank told Vatican analyst Andrea Tornielli that "there's nothing... Read more
Archdiocese requesting volunteers to assist with papal visit to Barcelona
The Archdiocese of Barcelona has issued an appeal for additional volunteers to help out with Pope Benedict XVI's Nov. 6... Read more
Scottish bishops express gratitude to participants and organizers of papal visit
Speaking for the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, Cardinal Keith O'Brien and Archbishop of Glasgow Mario Conti expressed their “heartfelt gratitude... Read more
Critics decry Florida court ruling overturning gay adoption ban
After the 3rd District Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday to overturn Florida's ban on homosexual couples adopting children, critics voiced... Read more
