Archive for November 6, 2009
Maine voters upheld ‘the truth of marriage’ in Question 1 vote, archbishop says
Responding to the successful passage of Maine’s Question 1, Archbishop of Louisville Joseph E. Kurtz has said that the people... Read more
Vietnamese preparations for Holy Jubilee celebrations are well underway
The Archbishop of Hanoi has said that preparations for Vietnam’s Jubilee celebrations are “well underway.” Despite “enormous obstacles,” the Catholics... Read more
Priest’s new book challenges men to learn ‘true manhood’ by following Christ
Pennsylvania Catholic priest Fr. Larry Richards, aiming to clear up “gender confusion” and to challenge men to pursue holiness, has... Read more
Maine marriage victory proves Americans 'aren't on board' with same-sex marriage, says expert
Maggie Gallagher, president of the National Organization for Marriage, spoke to CNA about the victory of Question 1 in Maine,... Read more
Beatification of John Paul II will not take place in April of 2010, confirms Cardinal Bertone
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, denied reports this week claiming that Pope John Paul II will be... Read more
Pope to inaugurate new Paul VI Institute in Brescia this Sunday
During his pastoral visit to Brescia, Italy this weekend, Pope Benedict will inaugurate the new headquarters of the Paul VI... Read more
Cardinal Rode: Feminism, secular influence among reasons for visitation of U.S. sisters
Speaking to Vatican Radio on Tuesday, Cardinal Franc Rode shed more light on the reasons behind the ongoing apostolic visitation... Read more
U.S. Bishops to vote on revision of guidlines for patients in vegetative state
During their Nov. 16-19 general assembly, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will vote on the moral obligation to... Read more
Health care bill contains money-laundering system for abortion, Catholic bishops’ memo says
A memo from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops says that the Ellsworth Amendment to the U.S. House’s proposed health... Read more
Bishops remind Ecuadoran president that Pope has already written social encyclical
The Ecuadoran bishops' conference issued a statement Thursday in response to recent comments by President Rafael Correa, surprised reporters during... Read more
Teen charged in 'unlawful killing' of Sr. Bartz
Nineteen-year-old Reehahlio Carroll was charged on Friday in the death of Sr. Margaurite Bartz. Read more
