Archive for February 15, 2010
Archbishop Gomez urges laity to evangelize 'de-Christianized' American culture
Archbishop José H. Gomez of San Antonio issued his third pastoral letter today, urging the laity to embrace the task... Read more
Irish bishops must be humble and trust God, says Cardinal Bertone before summit
The highly anticipated meetings between the bishops of Ireland, the Holy Father and leaders of Vatican congregations began on Monday morning.... Read more
Bolivian archbishop asks Catholics to avoid excessive Carnival celebrations
Archbishop Tito Solari of Cochabamba in Bolivia has called on the faithful to avoid excessive Carnival celebrations this week. In... Read more
Spanish cardinal calls on Catholics to assist poor during Lent
Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona encouraged Catholics in Spain to seek God in the poor and needy this Lent. Read more
Dominican courts mock country by freeing criminals, laments cardinal
Last week, Archbishop of Santo Domingo, Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez, expressed disappointment in his country's court system calling... Read more
Pastoral dialogue with Colombian rebels is part of Church's mission, state bishops
During their 88th Plenary Assembly, the bishops of Colombia clarified that strictly pastoral dialogue with rebel groups in the country... Read more
Ecumenical symposium working towards 'full and visible communion' meets
A symposium was held in Rome last week to discuss issues presented in a recently released book on "important questions... Read more
Cardinal Stepinac, martyred 50 years ago, remains 'hero' in Croatia
Cardinal William Joseph Levada celebrated Mass for the 50th anniversary of the martyrdom of Croatian Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac last Wednesday... Read more
Archdiocese of Mexico City accuses lawmakers of attempting to silence the Church
The Archdiocese of Mexico City issued a press release last week condemning a bill created to amend the country's constitution... Read more
Haitian days of mourning bring together whole capital
Haitians have remembered the victims of January’s devastating earthquake with three days of mourning and fasting. Stores, gas stations and... Read more
Catholic family suffers arson attack in Pakistan, police join harassment
A Catholic family in a Pakistani village has suffered from threats by Muslim neighbors, culminating in their house being burned... Read more
