Archive for June 27, 2011

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By CNA Staff

Legion leadership may step down at next General Chapter

The vicar general of the Legion of Christ has confirmed that the order’s leaders are likely to step down at... Read more

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Pope Benedict: May new statue encourage unification in Peru

Pope Benedict XVI prayed that the 121 foot-tall monument overlooking the city of Lima, Peru will  “inspire everyone to grow... Read more

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Vatican releases Pope's World Youth Day schedule

The Vatican’s press office unveiled Pope Benedict XVI's official World Youth Day schedule on June 27. His itinerary for the... Read more

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Lima official: Ordinance would give legal backing to homosexual movement

An ordinance drafted by the mayor of Lima, Peru is intended to legalize gay ideology in the city, according to a... Read more

Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli and Fr. Federico Lombardi speak at a press conference announcing the Vatican news portal?w=200&h=150

Pope to launch Vatican news portal on June 28

On June 28, Pope Benedict XVI will launch the Vatican's first multimedia news portal, which is also designed for mobile... Read more

Gov. Andrew Cuomo marches during the Gay Pride parade on June 26, 2011 in New York City. Mario Tama/Getty Images News/Getty Images?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

NY bishops say gay 'marriage' law could be used against churches

The New York legislature’s passage of a gay “marriage” bill will undermine families and will enable efforts to sanction those... Read more

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Chinese authorities intervene in Vatican-approved bishop ordination

The ordination of a Vatican-approved Chinese bishop has been postponed because of government pressure, while a government-backed illicit ordination of... Read more