Archive for March 30, 2009
‘Reproductive rights’ to top of U.S. foreign policy agenda, Secretary Clinton says
Speaking at Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s national conference in Houston this past Friday, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton... Read more
Vatican’s China commission meets to examine local Church life
Last Saturday it was announced by the Vatican press office that the commission studying the importance of the Catholic Church... Read more
Another Mexican state approves reform blocking abortion
The Congress of the State of Jalisco has approved a reform of the state constitution so that it protects the... Read more
Weigel and Kmiec lock horns over Notre Dame at the Chicago Tribune
On Sunday, the Chicago Tribune invited the Catholic scholars Professor Douglas W. Kmiec and George Weigel to express their opposing... Read more
Holy Father emphasizes reflecting on the Passion of Christ as Easter approaches
Prior to Sunday’s Angelus, the Holy Father celebrated Mass at the parish of the Holy Face of Jesus, in Rome. ... Read more
Sebelius Communion ban to apply in Washington
According to the Washington Times, Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington plans to maintain the pastoral request Kathleen Sebelius’ bishop made... Read more
Salesian describes success of papal visit to Africa, denounces poor coverage
Fr. Filiberto Rodríguez, Superior of the Salesian Vice-Province in Angola, wrote a letter this week sharing his impressions of the... Read more
Anthony Williams withdraws application for Knights of Malta
Yesterday, Order of Malta Federal President Noreen Falcone wrote members of the Order saying that former Washington D.C. Mayor Anthony... Read more
Say 'yes' to feminine genius, delegates urge at conference
During a recent gathering on the role of women in promoting human rights, Cardinal Renato Martino and some 100 delegates... Read more
More African Catholics voice support for Pope
On Sunday African Catholics gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to support Pope Benedict’s comments on AIDS prevention and condom promotion.... Read more
English and Welsh bishops prepare new document on Church’s social doctrine
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has announced it’s drafting a new document on the Church’s social teaching... Read more
Archbishop encourages Spanish Catholics to oppose abortion with white ribbon
Archbishop Javier Martinez of Granada encouraged Catholics in Spain to get involved in the different pro-life activities that are emerging,... Read more
Obama embryo research policy ‘a step backward,’ bioethics council members say
Ten members of the President’s Council on Bioethics have issued a statement seeking to “clarify” President Barack Obama’s comments on... Read more
Papal ceremonies for Holy Week published
Today the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff published the calendar of ceremonies to be presided over by... Read more
