Archive for December 1, 2009
Spanish bishops say politicians who vote in favor of abortion are ineligible to receive Communion
The secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Spain, Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Martinez Camino of Madrid, said last week... Read more
Car safety researchers using ‘pregnant’ crash-test dummy to protect mothers and unborn
Responding to an increasing number of women who continue to drive late in their pregnancies, car manufacturers are researching safety... Read more
Fall meeting of Catholic-Jewish dialogue focuses on witnessing
The fall dialogue between the U.S. bishops and the National Council of Synagogues (NCS) of America Catholic and Jewish leaders... Read more
Movie about Fatima released on DVD
“The 13th Day,” a movie based on the memoirs of Sister Maria Lucia de Jesus, is being released today on... Read more
Bible reading is central in conversions to Catholicism in Shangai, reports organization
Many conversions are taking place in Shanghai, China, in part thanks to the encouragement of Bible reading and youth outreach... Read more
Long Island religious sisters say apostolic visitation will be helpful
An order of Benedictine nuns living a life of prayer and care for the elderly on Long Island, New York... Read more
AIDS victims need effective compassion and a ‘message of conversion,’ Catholic Medical Association leader says
The head of a Catholic medical organization says that World AIDS Day is a time to show “effective compassion” to... Read more
African bishops send World AIDS Day message: 'the Church is second to none in facing HIV in Africa'
In light of World AIDS Day, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) released a statement in... Read more
AIDS orphans need meaning, not just medical assistance
The Pontifical Mission of Austria reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of AIDS in a declaration sent to Fides News... Read more
Same-sex 'marriage' expected to be approved in D.C.
On Tuesday, Dec.1, council members in D.C. are expected to vote in favor of a bill that will legalize same-sex... Read more
Pope's December prayer intentions emphasize respect for children
Tuesday, the Holy See press office released the Holy Father's prayer intentions for the month of December. Read more
Same-sex ‘marriage’ support is overstated, New York Catholic Conference cautions state legislature
Responding to reports that the New York Senate could vote on same-sex “marriage” today, the New York State Catholic Conference... Read more
Connecticut Court orders diocese to release documents in long-resolved sexual abuse cases
The Diocese of Bridgeport has been ordered to release thousands of documents connected to several sexual abuse cases settled in... Read more
Kenyan conference calls for urgent methods of AIDS prevention
Participants at the Fifth Pan-African Youth Alive Education for Life Conference have called for urgent programs which address behavior change... Read more
Benedict XVI reminds theologians to be humble in their search for truth
During a Mass with members of the International Theological Commission, the Pope reflected on the virtues of both St. Damien... Read more
First vote for same-sex 'marriage' approved in D.C.
On Tuesday, D.C. council members voted 11 to 2 in favor of a bill that will allow same-sex “marriage” in... Read more
U.S. Ambassador pledges continued cooperation between USA and Vatican in global AIDS battle
Dr. Miguel H. Diaz, U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican, calls the cooperation of the United States and the Church in... Read more
Research abandoned on contraceptive vaccine to ‘immunize’ women against pregnancy
A leading contraceptive researcher has abandoned her attempts to create a vaccine that would render a woman “immune” from pregnancy.... Read more
Irish clerical sex abuse report reveals ‘betrayal of sacred trust,’ bishops say
Last week an Irish government investigation released its report about the Irish bishops’ failure to combat and report clerical sexual... Read more
Christian Life Movement begins 3rd plenary assembly in Ecuador
Some 250 delegates from 17 countries are participating in the 3rd Plenary Assembly of the Christian Life Movement, which is... Read more
