Archive for March 11, 2010
Anti-Catholic tract distribution was 'reprehensible,' Tenn. bishop says
The recent distribution of Anti-Catholic tracts in a Tennessee town constituted “reprehensible acts of prejudice and hatred” by people who... Read more
Celebrities should not undermine morals by endorsing condoms, Philippines bishops say
The Catholic bishops of the Philippines urged movie stars and artists not to endorse condoms, asking that they remain good... Read more
Study claiming Catholic co-eds likelier to ‘hook up’ draws criticism
A study which claimed that Catholic college women are likelier to “hook up” than women with no religious affiliation has... Read more
Michigan diocese investigates miracle attributed to former bishop
The Diocese of Marquette is investigating an possible miracle attributed to Servant of God, Bishop Frederic Baraga. The official inquiry... Read more
Pope urges priests to offer Confession and educate faithful on sin
Participants in this week’s course on the hearing Confessions met with the Holy Father in audience on Thursday morning. To... Read more
Diocese of Dallas receives two of its own as bishops
The Vatican announced on Thursday that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed two priests in the Diocese of Dallas as auxiliary... Read more
'Union of Mothers' formed in Spain to protect women and motherhood
Dozens of Spanish women protested at the country's Ministry of Health on Monday, the International Day for Women, and announced... Read more
Father Lombardi responds to Pontifical Academy for Life member, refutes claims
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi responded to an open letter this week sent to him by Christine de Vollmer, a... Read more
Benedict XVI sends condolences for death of Egyptian Sheikh
The Pope remembered the Grand Imam and Sheikh of al-Azhar University, Dr. Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi, after his death on Wednesday.... Read more
Man’s happiness and fulfillment depend on religious freedom, asserts Vatican official
The secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Archbishop Mario Toso, remarked this week that, “man’s happiness and... Read more
Dutch Catholic leaders call for external investigation of sex abuse cases
Following meetings between leaders of religious orders in Holland and members of the Dutch Bishops’ Conference, the Dutch Church announced... Read more
Pope to visit Evangelical Lutheran Community of Rome next Sunday
This coming Sunday afternoon the Holy Father will pay a visit to a Lutheran Church in Rome. The much anticipated... Read more
Homilies should not exceed eight minutes, advises Vatican prelate
In a new book consisting of reflections based on the 2008 Synod on the Word of God, the secretary for... Read more
Catholic bishops maintain celibacy not linked to pedophilia
After media outlets misinterpreted an article by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn to say that he is questioning the Church's rule of... Read more
Vandals tear down pro-life posters and attack Australian campaigner
A pro-life campaigner in Australia was assaulted with rocks and a waste bin after he recorded people taking down pro-life... Read more
