Archive for February 21, 2011

Bishop Raymond Field?w=200&h=150

By Alan Holdren

Irish bishops say this week’s election crucial for country’s future

Five days before national elections, Ireland's bishops are urging voters and politicians to show “strong leadership rooted in justice, a... Read more

Caritas Secretary General Lesley-Anne Knight?w=200&h=150

By Alan Holdren

Vatican reportedly blocking re-election for head of its top international charity

The Catholic Church’s top international charity says the Vatican is preventing the group’s general secretary from seeking a second term... Read more

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US bishops oppose repeal of medical conscience protections

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops'  has condemned the withdrawal of federal protections for medical workers who oppose certain treatments... Read more

Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati announces the results of the Vatican investigation on Feb. 18. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican: Popular Chilean priest is guilty of sexual abuse

An investigation carried out by the Vatican concluded that the popular Chilean priest Fr. Fernando Karadima Farina is guilty of... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley addresses the Liturgy of Lament and Repentance. ?w=200&h=150

By Alan Holdren

As Vatican probe nears end, officials see signs of repentance and renewal in Ireland

Church officials in charge of the Vatican’s investigation of clerical abuse in Ireland are wrapping up their fact-finding missions.  Read more

Bishop Cristobal Bialasik?w=200&h=150

Bolivian bishops cautiously investigate bleeding statue of Christ

Bishop Cristobal Bialasik of Oruro, Bolivia is reiterating the Church’s cautious response to allegedly miraculous statues of Christ that shed... Read more

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UC Davis withdraws religious discrimination description after Christian group protests

After protests from a student group, the University of California at Davis has withdrawn a school policy that implied Christians... Read more