Archive for January 14, 2010
Abortion becomes issue in Massachusetts race for U.S. Senate
Abortion has become a live issue in the Jan. 19 special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts. While both candidates generally... Read more
N. Illinois pro-life dinner to benefit 40 Days for Life campaign
The January Life Breakfast group in Rockford, Illinois will hold a Respect Life Dinner on Friday to benefit the local... Read more
Rembrandt etching found at Catholic University of America highlights new exhibit
A Rembrandt etching rediscovered by the president of the Catholic University of America during his search for paper towels is... Read more
Pope Benedict calls for true sexual education
Pope Benedict XVI made an appeal for provisions that would protect human development and families as he met with local... Read more
U.S. Catholic dioceses mobilizing to help Haitian earthquake victims
In reaction to the recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, Cardinal Francis George, president of the U.S. Bishops' Conference, is asking all... Read more
Benedict XVI encourages friendship with Jews as synagogue visit nears
In a telegram sent to the Rabbi of Rome, Riccardo Di Segni, Pope Benedict XVI predicted that his upcoming visit... Read more
Exclusive: Papal nuncio gives dramatic report on Church in Haiti
In an exclusive email to CNA, the Apostolic Nuncio to Haiti, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, has revealed the details surrounding the... Read more
Secretary of Brazilian bishops' conference travels to Haiti after earthquake
Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Brazil, Bishop Dimas Lara Barbosa, was sent to Haiti following the earthquake that devastated... Read more
Mexican cardinal calls for solidarity with Haiti
Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, is calling for solidarity with the people of Haiti, echoing the words... Read more
Nearly 8,000 women attend Catholic conference in Los Angeles
Last weekend some 8,000 Catholic Hispanic women gathered to renew and strengthen their faith at a conference at the Los... Read more
Pro-life group calls for 'real health care' on press tour
The Susan B. Anthony List, a political action committee that supports pro-life women in politics, recently held a press tour... Read more
Supreme Court permanently blocks Prop. 8 hearing broadcasts
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the trial challenging California’s Proposition 8 may not be broadcast, saying concerns about... Read more
St. Jean Vianney chosen as patron for priests because he lived a life of love
Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, the secretary of the Congregation for Clergy, gave a retreat address Thursday afternoon at the papal summer... Read more
