Archive for June 22, 2010

Bishop Peter Keng of Cheju.?w=200&h=150

Prayer the most powerful weapon to prevent tragic war in Korea, bishop says

Calling for worldwide prayers for peace and reconciliation in Korea, the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK)... Read more

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Pastor of NY parish withdraws support for sale of vacant convent to Muslim group

The pastor of a Staten Island parish in a controversy over the proposed sale of a vacant convent to a... Read more

Bishop Joseph McFadden.?w=200&h=150

Philadelphia auxiliary appointed as Bishop of Harrisburg

On Tuesday morning, Pope Benedict XVI appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia to become the 10th Bishop of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Read more

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Cuban bishops hopeful Vatican official’s visit will prompt more prisoner releases

The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Cuba, Bishop Dionisio Garcia, said Monday that he hopes more political prisoners in... Read more

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Peruvian cardinal reminds fathers of their responsibility to teach children

The Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, called on fathers this week to remember their number one responsibility, which... Read more

Bishop-elect Michael J. Fitzgerald.?w=200&h=150

Pope Benedict names new auxiliary bishop for Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s faithful received news this morning that Pope Benedict has appointed the judicial vicar of their diocese, Bishop-elect Michael J.... Read more

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American bioethicist appointed to Governing Council of Academy for Life

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed the president of The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), John M. Haas, Ph.D., S.T.L., K.M.,... Read more

NCR Rome correspondent John Allen and Cardinal Francis George.?w=200&h=150

Allen interview of Cardinal George supports report of ‘parallel magisterium’ worries

Cardinal Francis George, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), in an interview last week agreed that the... Read more

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Crucifix is symbol of European identity, asserts Russian bishop

As the EU court in Strasbourg prepares to issue a new ruling on the public display of crucifixes on June... Read more

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Dissident calls Cubans to demand the right to enter and exit the country freely

The coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, has called on all Cubans nationally and internationally to unite in... Read more

An icon of St. Peter originally found in St. Catherine's Monastery in Siani, Egypt.?w=200&h=150

Oldest known paintings of Christian apostles rediscovered in Roman catacombs

Archaeologists and restorers working at the Roman catacombs of St. Tecla on Tuesday announced the discovery of the world’s oldest... Read more