Archive for December 7, 2009

Archbishop of Denver Charles J. Chaput?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Chaput: Manhattan Declaration will ‘galvanize’ Christians in difficult times

In an exclusive interview with Catholic News Agency, Archbishop of Denver Charles J. Chaput has explained his reasons for signing... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI?w=200&h=150

Benedict XVI cautions against dangers of Marxist liberation theology

In a meeting with a group of Brazilian bishops on Saturday, the Holy Father warned of the dangers of Marxist... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

St. Peter’s Square welcomes traditional Christmas Tree

The giant fir that will stand in St. Peter’s Square and serve as the Vatican’s official Christmas Tree arrived at... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

German president visits Vatican on double anniversary

The president of Germany paid a visit to the Vatican marking the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the German... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Bishops call for parents’ rights to educate children to be respected.

The newly-elected Bishop of San Sebastian in Spain, Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla, has called for the respect of parental rights... Read more

Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.)?w=200&h=150

U.S. bishops give support to Senate abortion amendment

On Monday Dec. 7, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gave its support to an amendment to the... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Papal preacher says priests should avoid 'frenetic activism'

In his first Advent reflection for Pope Benedict XVI  and members of the Roman Curia, Father Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher of... Read more

Mary Kay Henry?w=200&h=150

USCCB clarifies involvement with controversial expert

On Monday, Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, media director for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops spoke with CNA, clarifying... Read more

Archbishop Rowan Williams / Canon Mary Glasspool?w=200&h=150

Rowan Williams says election of lesbian bishop in L.A. raises 'serious questions'

This past Saturday, the six-county Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles elected the Rev. Cannon Mary Glasspool to the office of... Read more

Bishop Donal Murray?w=200&h=150

Bishop of Limerick considers resigning over sexual abuse case

Irish bishop Donal Murray of Limerick is traveling to Rome with a delegation of Irish bishops to meet with Pope... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

More than 500 abuse victims’ claims filed in Jesuits’ Oregon Province bankruptcy case

As the bankruptcy case of the Society of Jesus’ Oregon Province proceeds, more than 500 people have filed claims accusing... Read more

Sr. Merna overseeing distribution of aid to poor. (ACN file photo Sept. 2008) ?w=200&h=150

Religious sisters to distribute Christmas parcels in impoverished northern Iraq

Chaldean Catholic religious sisters will distribute Christmas food parcels to impoverished people in the northern Iraq town of Zakho near... Read more