Archive for June 5, 2009
New statistics show U.S. Catholics increase in numbers
The 2009 Official Catholic Directory has released new statistics on the Catholic population. The directory shows that there are 68.1... Read more
John Paul II’s beatification cause could pass final hurdles in 2009
Two requirements necessary to beatify Pope John Paul II could be met this year, a former Vatican spokesman has said. Read more
Christian leaders applaud Obama's Cairo speech, wait for his actions
U.S. President Barack Obama delivered an address to the Muslim world on Thursday at Cairo University, calling for religious tolerance,... Read more
Spanish media reports government considering suppression of religious symbols
Publico, a newspaper closely allied with Spain's ruling Socialist party, reported this week that the government is studying the idea... Read more
Holy Father backs U.N. push to protect children
Pope Benedict XVI has sent a telegram to the International Catholic Child Bureau (BICE) to lend his support to a... Read more
Vatican official explains new authority of bishops to defrock priests
During an interview today with Vatican Radio, the Secretary of the Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy, Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, clarified that... Read more
Rosary makers close in on 300,000
Pat Evans had big dreams when she helped coordinate a rosary-making campaign for U.S. servicemen six years ago at St.... Read more
Vatican announces Pope's vacation without confirmation of Obama visit
The Holy See's press office announced today that Pope Benedict XVI will leave for vacation in northern Italy from July... Read more
Christopher West’s teaching warrants uneasiness, theologian warns
Theologian David Schindler has expanded upon his criticisms of Christopher West, saying the speaker’s views can encourage a “dangerous imprudence”... Read more
Spanish feminists want girls to be able to have abortions without parental consent
The State Coordinator of Feminist Organizations in Spain said this week that since 13-year-old girls can legally engage in sexual... Read more
Uruguayan bishop challenges priests to embrace their identity
Bishop Orlando Romero Cabrera of Canelones, Uruguay has called on priests to take up the challenge of their “priestly identity”... Read more
