Archive for December 10, 2010
Abandonment of God carries dehumanizing consequences, warns cardinal
The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments remarked that Catholics “cannot remain indifferent... Read more
China trying to prove it is 'master of the Church,' missionary priest warns
Father Bernardo Cervellera, a longtime observer of Sino-Vatican affairs, is deeply troubled by recent moves made by China’s communist authorities. Read more
Chilean bishop calls for prison reform following tragic fire
The president of the Chilean bishops’ conference is calling for prison reform in the country after 81 inmates died in... Read more
Colombian bishops praise announced release of hostages by rebel forces
The secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Juan Vicente Cordoba Villota, has praised a decision by rebel... Read more
Vatican delegations meet with Palestinians, Israelis, in separate negotiations
Talks appear to be moving forward for the Vatican in Palestine and Israel. Vatican delegations met with representatives this week... Read more
Pope decrees sainthood for Italian, beatification for 11 others
Pope Benedict XVI has advanced the sainthood causes of 16 Catholics. The announcement was made following the Pope’s meeting with... Read more
Court case and congressional inaction put embryonic stem cell research in limbo
The fate of federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research remains in question as a federal appellate panel considers... Read more
Catholic radio network having an impact in western US, survey suggests
Immaculate Heart Radio network listeners who responded to a survey say they are more active in their parishes as a... Read more
