Archive for December 9, 2010
Kidnapped refugees in Egypt treated like ‘slaves,’ priest says
About 250 Eritrean refugees and others are being treated like “slaves” by their trafficking kidnappers, a priest in Egypt says. Read more
Wisconsin chapel approved as first US Marian apparition site
With approval from Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay, Wisconsin, a chapel in the town of Champion is now... Read more
Twin priests celebrate golden jubilee
Twin brothers from Parana, Argentina are preparing to celebrate a combined 100 years of priestly service. Read more
Seven million Vatican photos to get hi-tech makeover
Call it the Catholic 20th century in pictures. More than seven million photographs in the Vatican archives — including historic... Read more
State meetings seen as loyalty test for conflicted Chinese bishops
On Dec. 9, two “Catholic Associations” of the Chinese government concluded a three-day meeting to select new leaders. The executive... Read more
Spanish bishop: Vatican II contributes to communion of the Church
The Second Vatican Council continues to be of great importance as it serves as “the necessary foundation for communion between... Read more
Senate Republicans block repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Republican congressmen blocked the Senate from being able to vote on repealing the controversial “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” legislation, which... Read more
First WikiLeaks Vatican Embassy cable discusses ‘green’ Pope
The WikiLeaks website has released its first U.S. State Department cable from the Embassy to the Holy See. The document... Read more
Cardinal appoints commission to revise Legion of Christ constitution
Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, the pontifical delegate to the Legion of Christ, has appointed the members of the commission which... Read more
