Archive for August 24, 2011

A church in the aftermath of the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Orissa state. ?w=200&h=150

Indian archbishop urges peace on anniversary of anti-Christian violence

On the third anniversary of the outbreak of massive anti-Christian violence in Orissa state, a local Catholic archbishop has appealed... Read more

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Ahead of inmate’s execution, Florida Catholic bishops seek clemency

The Catholic bishops of Florida have asked Gov. Rick Scott to stay the execution of Manuel Valle, who was convicted... Read more

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Spanish presidential candidate pledges to sign euthanasia law if elected

The Socialist party’s candidate for Spain’s upcoming presidential elections on Nov. 20. has stated that if elected, his first act... Read more

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Vatican daily: Next World Youth Day to take place July 2013

L’Osservatore Romano has reported that the dates for the next World Youth Day have been set for July 23-28, 2013... Read more

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Pope announces theme for next World Youth Day in Brazil

Pope Benedict XVI has unveiled the theme for the next international level World Youth Day. The meeting will be held... Read more

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, Md. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic churches damaged in northeast US quake

Churches in the archdioceses of Washington and Baltimore suffered some damage in the Aug. 23 earthquake that shook the northeastern... Read more

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Three receive death sentence in Kenya for Irish priest’s murder

Three men have been sentenced to death for the 2009 murder of Fr. Gerry Roche, an Irish priest working in... Read more