Archive for September 22, 2009
New study examines 34 million American adults with no religion
A new study of the 34 million American adults who do not identify with any particular religious group finds that... Read more
Heavenly Heart Benedictine monastery opens in rural Texas
A new Benedictine monastery was inaugurated in rural Texas on Saturday to be a “special presence” for the Vietnamese community... Read more
Health care reform must recognize dignity of every person, Missouri bishop says
Health care reform must be based in the recognition of the basic dignity of every person, Bishop James V. Johnston... Read more
Statistics on Church in Czech Republic published in preparation for Pope’s visit
This Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI will visit the Czech Republic, home of the martyr St. Wenceslas. In preparation, and to... Read more
Next International Eucharistic Congress to be held in Dublin
Soon Ireland will host the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, just as the Church prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of... Read more
CNA introduces ‘In Good Company’ column
Focusing on the positive ideas, people and happenings in the world today, Catholic News Agency is pleased to announce a... Read more
Cardinal says Communion received kneeling and on the tongue is most reverent
In a homily Sunday at the Cathedral of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani said, “The most respectful manner of receiving... Read more
Legionaries of Christ director in Chile laments revelations about Father Maciel
Father Jose Cardenas, the director of the Legionaries of Christ in Chile, has lamented the recent revelations about the order’s... Read more
Government of Paraguay must reject arms race, bishop says
In a reference to arms deals recently closed by Venezuela and Bolivia, Bishop Claudio Gimenez of Caacupe in Paraguay said... Read more
Peruvian cardinal warns against growing arms race in Latin America
During his Saturday radio program, “Dialogues of Faith,” Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima warned against using the media to... Read more
Development goals must advance amid economic crisis, archbishop tells U.N. council
The present economic crisis may jeopardize development goals in other countries and could undermine human rights, Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi... Read more
Catholic Church in Australia seeks refugee status for WYD pilgrim
The Catholic Church in Australia is trying to secure refugee status for a young Kenyan woman who came to Australia... Read more
Outgoing apostolic nuncio to Canada praised as a ‘bridge builder’
The CEO of Salt and Light Catholic television network has penned a tribute to the Apostolic Nuncio to Canada Archbishop... Read more
