Archive for May 11, 2012

Bishop Ignacio Carrasco de Paula and members of the Pontifical Academy for Life participate in a conference on motherhood in Sept. 2011.?w=200&h=150

Head of pontifical academy offers apology, affirms pro-life commitment

The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life has expressed his full commitment to the “Gospel of Life,” and apologized... Read more

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Colo. Catholic Conference rallies opposition to civil unions special session

The Colorado Catholic Conference and the Catholic bishops of Colorado are urging voters to oppose Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s call... Read more

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Pope troubled over Mexican drug trafficking violence

The former head of the Pontifical Council for Health Care, Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, said Pope Benedict is very concerned... Read more

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Families reject 'academy of prostitution' in Spain

The World Congress of Families condemned a “heartless” group which they believe is taking advantage of Spain's economic crisis in... Read more

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Pope's appeal even 'more pressing' after deadly Syrian blast

Syrian rebels and officials were urged to heed Pope Benedict XVI's call for peace and dialogue, after two suicide bombings... Read more

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Fr. Robert Barron to head Mundelein Seminary

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago has named Catholic communicator and evangelist Father Robert L. Barron as the rector and president... Read more

Archbishop Denis Hart of Melbourne.?w=200&h=150

Pope to create Australian ordinariate for Anglicans

Pope Benedict XVI will continue the expansion of the new Catholic Church structure created for former Anglicans by launching an... Read more

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Controversy continues as Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years

Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Girl Scouts of the USA is continuing to fall under scrutiny for its alleged... Read more