Archive for April 16, 2010
Wisconsin shrine to install St. Gianna Molla relic
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin announced the upcoming installation of a first-class relic of... Read more
USCCB survey shows parents concerned about youth access to unwholesome media
A survey of parents sponsored by the U.S. bishops find they are deeply concerned about content in media and want... Read more
Pope spends birthday in the Vatican, prepares for Malta
Just one day before his first Apostolic Journey for 2010, Pope Benedict XVI is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. This... Read more
Expert on women’s issues urges assistance for pregnant girl in Mexico
Patricia Lopez Mancera of the Center for Women’s Studies and Comprehensive Formation in Cancun, Mexico said this week that medical... Read more
Vatican health minister, hospital chaplains on pilgrimage to Lourdes
Members of the Pontifical Council for Health Care and a diverse group of hospital chaplains from all over the globe... Read more
Spanish bishops send condolences to Poland following tragic plane crash
Archbishop of Madrid Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, sent a letter of condolence to the President of the Bishops’ Conference... Read more
Vatican: Letter endorsing abuse cover-up shows why Curia was reformed
Late Thursday afternoon, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi released a statement about a letter from 2001 in which a cardinal appears to... Read more
'Evil never has the last word,' Benedict XVI reminds Papal Foundation
On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI met with members of the Papal Foundation during their annual pilgrimage to Rome. He thanked... Read more
Cardinal Sodano to represent Pope at funeral of Polish president
Concelebrating with the bishops of Poland, Cardinal Angelo Sodano will preside over a public funeral Mass for the victims of... Read more
Pamphlet warns of Spanish government's promotion of sex ed
The Spanish organization, Professionals for Ethics has published a pamphlet titled, “The Sexual Education the Government Wants to Give Your... Read more
Spanish region offers abortion discounts
The Spanish Federation of Pro-Life Associations warned this week that while “Spain has gone crazy” with its new law on... Read more
Cardinal Bertone correct in linking clerical sex abuse and homosexuality, says psychiatrist
Following Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone’s comments in Chile about a link existing between homosexuality and pedophilia in cases of clerical sexual... Read more
President Obama's motives in granting hospital visitation rights to homosexuals questioned
On Friday morning, President Obama granted hospital visitation rights to individuals who are not married or blood related to patients,... Read more
