Archive for October 2, 2009

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Agenda announced for U.S. bishops’ Fall general assembly

The Fall General Assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will take place November 16-19 in Baltimore. The... Read more

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Cardinal Rigali: Respect Life Sunday a day to remember the ‘shared gift’ of human life

Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia has written a letter for Respect Life Sunday which emphasizes the gift of human life,... Read more

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Bishops ask Senate to keep President Obama’s promises on health care

In a letter sent to the U.S. Senate on September 30, Cardinal Justin Rigali, Bishop William Murphy and Bishop John... Read more

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Pope calls for respect for life and protection of consciences in the U.S.

This morning at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received the letters of accreditation from the new U.S. Ambassador to the Holy... Read more

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Benedict XVI to visit Cyprus in June of 2010

The government of Cyprus announced on Thursday that Pope Benedict XVI has accepted an invitation to visit the country made... Read more

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Spanish bishops urge faithful to participate in October 17 pro-life march

The Bishops’ Conference of Spain issued a statement this week calling on the faithful to participate in the pro-life march... Read more

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Europe needs more priests, says Cardinal Erdö

During his remarks at the opening of the Plenary Assembly of the Council of Episcopal Conferences of Europe, council president... Read more

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Cuban dissident condemned to prison in summary trial

A prominent dissident who has been involved with the Christian Liberation Movement's (CLM) Varela Project, was condemned to two years... Read more

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Famous Cibeles Square to welcome Benedict XVI for WYD 2011

World Youth Day organizers in Spain announced yesterday that they are expecting some two million to attend the international youth... Read more