Archive for September 26, 2009

Archbishop Charles Chaput?w=200&h=150

Voice of the laity needed in the public square, writes Archbishop Chaput

In a speech delivered today by his representative at the Becket Fund conference, “Voices: The Lay State and Religious Liberty”... Read more

Pro-lifers pray in front of the abortion clinic in Fargo. ?w=200&h=150

Bishop Aquila prays at North Dakota abortion clinic as 40 Days for Life continues

Bishop of Fargo Samuel J. Aquila prayed outside North Dakota’s only abortion facility on Friday in an event coinciding with... Read more

Bl. Fr. Damien de Veuster?w=200&h=150

Leprosy patients from Hawaii to see canonization of Fr. Damien

Eleven elderly leprosy patients from Hawaii will travel to the Vatican for the canonization ceremony of Fr. Damien de Veuster,... Read more

The Pope arrived this Saturday to the Czech Republic?w=200&h=150

Benedict recalls 'Christian tragedy' under Communism

During his first speech at the beginning of his two-day visit to the Czech Republic, Pope Benedict XVI highlighted the... Read more

The Pope prays the Shrine of  the Infant of Prague?w=200&h=150

Pope delivers emotional prayer for families, fidelity in marriage at world famous shrine

In his first official act after his arrival in the Czech Republic, Pope Benedict XVI stopped at the church of... Read more

Pope Benedict and Czech President Vaclav Klaus?w=200&h=150

Holy Father makes strong case for role of the Gospel in the public square

This afternoon in Prague, continuing with his Apostolic visit to the Czech Republic, Pope Benedict XVI strongly defended the role... Read more

Pope Benedict presides the Vespers at St. Vito Cathedral in Prague?w=200&h=150

Pope encourages Catholics to respond to increasing relativism

Speaking late in afternoon on Saturday to priests, deacons, seminarians, men and women religious and representatives of ecclesial movements gathered... Read more