Archive for December 2, 2010
Catholics urged to hold off on Christmas celebrations until Dec. 24
Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City urged Catholics in his diocese to be “faithful” to the Advent Season... Read more
Bishop calls out Catholic governor in Illinois for approving civil unions
The Illinois legislature passed a bill on Dec. 1 that will establish same-sex civil unions in state law. While the... Read more
Americans 'overwhelmingly united' on moral issues, Knights of Columbus leader says
Contrary to the conventional wisdom, America is not a house divided over moral issues. In fact, according to Carl Anderson,... Read more
Letter shows Pope Benedict pushed faster penalties for abuse in 1980s
Previously unseen correspondence shows Pope Benedict XVI taking an active concern for “more rapid” prosecution of abusive priests, over two... Read more
Over 60,000 in Spain call for release of Asia Bibi
Representatives of HazteOir.org, a civil rights organization in Spain, have delivered a petition calling for the release of a Christian... Read more
WikiLeaks' Vatican cables involve national security, intelligence and religious freedom issues
The ongoing WikiLeaks “Cablegate” project could result in the release of more than 800 U.S. diplomatic cables involving the Vatican. Read more
Respect for life leads to development of peoples, states Vatican archbishop
The president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care noted this week that respect for human life is what fosters... Read more
New Archbishop of Seattle has 'nothing to offer,' except unchanging faith
Seattle's new Archbishop J. Peter Sartain told the faithful that he has nothing to offer them, except the faith he... Read more
