Archive for February 22, 2011

Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Bishop of Green Bay ends moratorium on CCHD collection

Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay has announced the end of a moratorium on local collections for the Catholic Campaign... Read more

The late Fr. Marek Rybinski?w=200&h=150

Bishop of Tunis fears murder of priest signifies growing Islamic extremism

A Catholic bishop in Tunisia expressed fear of growing Islamic extremism in the area after a 34 year-old Polish missionary... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI?w=200&h=150

Baptism frees man from materialism, selfishness, says Pope in Lenten message

In his 2011 message for Lent, Pope Benedict emphasized that Baptism releases men and women from the “burden” of materialism and... Read more

Dr. Janet Smith, Lila Rose, Dr. Christopher Kaczor (left to right, clockwise)?w=200&h=150

Live Action president responds to controversy over group's tactics

Lila Rose, president of the pro-life activist group Live Action, has issued a new statement responding to ethical concerns from... Read more

Asia Bibi, a Christian mother who was accused of blasphemy and is in prison?w=200&h=150

Asia Bibi from prison: God will hear my prayers

Speaking from the Sheikhupura Prison near Lahore, Pakistan, Asia Bibi, the first Christian woman condemned to death under the country’s... Read more

Catholics gather outside the Cathedral of Lima to pray on Feb. 19, 2011?w=200&h=150

Catholics defend Cathedral of Lima against gay provocation with prayer

On Saturday, Feb. 19, hundreds of Peruvian Catholics gathered at the entrance to the Cathedral of Lima to pray a... Read more