Archive for May 16, 2012

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FOCUS considers expanding mission to Europe

FOCUS campus ministry is considering taking their successful brand of youth apostolate to Europe in order to meet the challenge... Read more

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First video game about Jesus launches on Facebook

On the heels of its widely-popular “The Journey of Moses” Facebook game, Lightside Games is venturing into historic territory by... Read more

Dr. Scott Hahn during an April 2012 trip to Rome.?w=200&h=150

Scott Hahn appointed to endowed chair in theology, evangelization

The Franciscan University of Steubenville has appointed author and professor Dr. Scott Hahn to an endowed chair named for the... Read more

Bishop Bernard Fellay, superior of the Society of St. Pius X.?w=200&h=150

Vatican splits negotiations with Pius X Society

The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has announced it will hold separate talks with the superior general... Read more

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Church condemns Colombian terrorist attack that killed five

The bishops of Colombia condemned the terrorist attack that took place in the capital city Bogota on May 14 that... Read more

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Diocese rejects transfer of Spanish bishop over gay remarks

A Spanish diocese has rejected a request by the city government to have Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla transferred due... Read more

Archbishop William E. Lori sits for the first time in his cathedra at Baltimore's Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on May 16, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

At installation, Baltimore archbishop affirms faith's role in national life

At his May 16 installation in the “Premier See” of the U.S. Church, new Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori urged... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

US Bishops' attorneys call mandate 'accommodation' inadequate

Arguing that a promised “accommodation” to the Obama administration’s contraception mandate fails to address religious freedom concerns, attorneys for the... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square, April 18, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Pope outlines power of the Holy Spirit in prayer

Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith listens to testimony during the May 15, 2012 hearing on the plight of Chen Guangcheng.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Witnesses warn of retribution against Chen Guangcheng’s family, friends

A hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee on human rights discussed the current status of blind pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng,... Read more

Dr. John J. DeGioia, president of Georgetown University.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Archdiocese of Washington slams Georgetown's Sebelius invite

The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. has condemned Georgetown University's invitation to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius... Read more