Archive for December 5, 2012

Archbishop emeritus Harry Flynn of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Flynn says retired religious 'need our help'

Archbishop Harry J. Flynn has called on U.S. Catholics to help support retired religious brothers and sisters, voicing his deep... Read more

Robert Matsui Federal Courthouse in Sacramento is home to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Photo by Rojer via Flickr.com (CC BY 2.0)?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Judge blocks Calif. 'gay therapy' law over free speech concerns

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that bars therapy to change the behaviors or orientations of those... Read more

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Duchess of Cambridge's illness could save lives, author says

The Duchess of Cambridge’s stay in the hospital for severe morning sickness could help other women avoid aborting their children,... Read more

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Vatican office to launch Pope smartphone app

The president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, announced that his office is designing a... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI greets pilgrims on Nov. 14, 2012 during the general audience in Paul VI Hall. ?w=200&h=150

Pope: Advent is time to focus on God's loving plan

As the Church celebrates the season of Advent, Pope Benedict said that Catholics should remember “God is present” and recall... Read more

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Peruvian priests lauded for work with gang members, poor

Radio Programas del Peru, the largest radio network in the country, has chosen two priests to receive its annual award... Read more

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Pope makes second appeal for Congo as situation worsens

The Pope has repeated his plea for international humanitarian aid in the Democratic Republic of Congo just two months after... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI at the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 24, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic charity groups welcome Pope's call for fidelity

Leaders of Catholic charities in the U.S. reaffirmed Pope Benedict's recent message on the need to remain firmly rooted in... Read more