Archive for October 21, 2010

David Atwood / Andrew Rivas?w=200&h=150

Claims of executed man’s innocence refocuses Texas death penalty debate

The possible innocence of an executed Texas man has renewed the debate on the death penalty in the state with... Read more

Anglican Bishop John Broadhurst?w=200&h=150

Anglican Ordinariate will help restore Anglo-Catholic patrimony to universal Church, writer says

Speculating about the future of Anglicanism, a Catholic Church observer in England says that Anglo-Catholics have recognized their battle is... Read more

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Chileans to offer thanks to God for rescue of miners

The president of the Chilean Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Alejandro Goic, will celebrate a Liturgy of Thanksgiving for the successful rescue... Read more

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Civil organizations urge Mexican government to hold debate on adoption

Various organizations in Mexico are urging President Felipe Calderon to call for a national debate on adoption by same-sex couples.  Read more

Patriarch Antonios Naguib / Father Raymond Moussalli?w=200&h=150

Vatican synod sees growing concern over Islam

The need for more interfaith dialogue and greater Christian-Muslim understanding has been a key theme in the month-long meeting of... Read more

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Cardinal calls on Catholics in Barcelona to welcome Pope

Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona has called on Catholics in his diocese to give a warm welcome to Pope... Read more

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Bishops of Brazil: Vote for those who defend life and promote the family

The bishops from the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro issued a statement on Oct. 18 encouraging the faithful to... Read more

Vatican bank president Ettore Gotti Tedeschi?w=200&h=150

Court denies Vatican bank’s efforts to reclaim millions

An appeal from the Holy See's "bank" to recover millions of dollars frozen by Italian authorities in September has been... Read more

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Janet Smith responds to Alice von Hildebrand’s critique of Christopher West

Adding to the current debate on the correct way to present the teachings of the late John Paul II’s Theology... Read more

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Catholics are all missionaries, reminds priest heading papal mission society

Ahead of World Mission Sunday, the priest heading a papal society for the spread of the faith has said all... Read more