Archive for September 18, 2012
Augustine Institute expands evangelization effort with new campus
On Sept. 13, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver opened a new chapter in the history of the Augustine Institute... Read more
Relic of St. Francis Xavier arrives in Australia
A relic of 16th century Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier, has arrived in Australia ahead of a 3-month tour of... Read more
Official song for World Youth Day Rio 2013 released
Thousands of young people gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the release of the official song for World Youth Day... Read more
French cardinal says 'gay marriage' opens door to incest, polygamy
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon said government approval of gay “marriage” in France could pave the way for the legalization... Read more
Key participants for new evangelization synod announced
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles and 34 other clergymen were announced Sept. 18 by the Vatican as Synod Fathers... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Catholics responsible for evangelizing US
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput told the Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast Sept. 18 that Catholics must take responsibility for the... Read more
Polls find Catholic voters evenly split on presidential race
Surveys indicate that the Catholic vote is “too close to call,” a Catholic research center at Georgetown University says. Read more
House passes bill to promote human rights in Vietnam
A bill to encourage freedom and respect for human rights, including religious liberty, in communist-run Vietnam was approved by the... Read more
