Archive for May 13, 2009
Catholic higher ed association president sees ‘degree of ambiguity’ in bishops’ guidelines
The president of the Association of Catholic Colleges & Universities (ACCU) has said there is a "degree of ambiguity" in... Read more
Archbishop Burke: Catholics could not have voted for Obama with ‘clear conscience’
Returning to Rome after addressing the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Archbishop Raymond F. Burke said in an interview... Read more
Pope backs Palestinian state, urges youth to turn from violence
Palestinians hoped that if the Pope came to the Holy Land he would visit them, and today they got their... Read more
Don't be afraid to break ‘stalemate of fear’ Pope tells Palestinians
At the site where tradition holds that Jesus' was born, Pope Benedict proclaimed, "do not be afraid" as he challenged... Read more
Catholics in Costa Rica collecting signatures against gay ‘marriage’
Last Sunday at various parishes in the capital of Costa Rica, volunteers began collecting signatures demanding that a referendum be... Read more
Holy Father prays for refugees in Bethlehem, encourages reconciliation for peace
On Wednesday afternoon, Pope Benedict XVI visited the Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, home to Muslims and Christians. The Pope... Read more
Vatican analyst underscores ‘surprising originality’ of Pope in Holy Land
In his latest column, Italian Vatican analyst Sandro Magister underscores the “double surprise” that Pope Benedict XVI caused on the... Read more
Benedict XVI pleas for an end to intolerance and exclusion
As the Holy Father left the Palestinian Territories today, he thanked the faithful for their hospitality and encouraged "openness and... Read more
Pastors cannot negotiate with the ‘world,’ says Argentinean cardinal
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, encouraged members of the Bishops’ Conference this week to serve the... Read more
African bishops show support for Pope Benedict’s condom comments
African bishops are throwing their support behind Benedict XVI regarding his March comments on the use of condoms in the... Read more
Father Jenkins praises graduating seniors’ response to Obama controversy
University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins has written to the Graduating Class of 2009, praising their conduct... Read more
N. American Martyrs advance in Clericus Cup soccer tournament
Athletes representing the Pontifical North American College are one step closer to the 2009 Clericus Cup in a soccer tournament... Read more
Notre Dame donor protest announces $14 million withheld
Organizers of a group asking alumni and donors to withhold donations to the University of Notre Dame following its controversial... Read more
