Archive for June 13, 2012

Professor Mark Regnerus of the University of Texas at Austin.?w=200&h=150

Study finds children of same-sex partners face difficulties as adults

Children brought up by partners in same-sex relationships are encountering more difficulties in adulthood than their conventionally-raised counterparts, according to... Read more

Hudson Institute senior fellow Nina Shea.?w=200&h=150

Human rights advocate says Washington Post distorted her views on Islam

Nina Shea, a prominent Catholic advocate for global religious freedom, says the Washington Post presented her as a “religious bigot”... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in the Pope Paul VI Hall.?w=200&h=150

Pope explains how to let God work wonders

Pope Benedict XVI says that the life of St. Paul shows that God can work wonders through those who grow... Read more

Members of Council 3199 in Ridgecrest, Calif. spread new sand at the playground at St. Ann School to ensure it meets local and state safety standards. ?w=200&h=150

Knights of Columbus set charitable giving, volunteer records in 2011

The Knights of Columbus Catholic fraternal organization broke records in 2011 with over $158 million in donations to charity and... Read more

Monsignor Paul Tighe.?w=200&h=150

Vatican looks online as it retools its communications strategy

The Vatican has announced that it wants to create a “.catholic” domain name as a way of validating official Catholic... Read more

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò speaks to the U.S. bishops in Atlanta on June 13, 2012.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Nuncio applauds bishops' unified efforts to defend religious freedom

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, the Pope’s representative to the United States, urged the American bishops to view the difficulties facing... Read more

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, the papal legate for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress at the opening Mass. ?w=200&h=150

At penitential site, Cardinal Ouellet asks forgiveness for abuse

At the request of Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Marc Ouellet visited Ireland’s traditional penitential pilgrimage site of Lough Derg to... Read more

Bishops participate in the June 13-15, 2012 full USCCB assembly in Atlanta, Ga.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Bishops briefed on religious liberty efforts, prepare for 'difficult road'

Speakers at the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Atlanta, Ga. emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to defend religious freedom through... Read more