Archive for March 2, 2011
Proposed federal budget cuts could have 'drastic' impact on poor
As Congress considers potential federal budget cuts for the upcoming year, the nation's Catholic bishops warned again that the proposed... Read more
Islamic extremists assassinate only Christian in Pakistan’s cabinet
Shahbaz Bhatti, a leading voice for religious freedom and peace in Pakistan, was assassinated March 2. Read more
US and Mexican bishops discuss border violence
Bishops from dioceses along the U.S. - Mexico border are meeting March 1 – 3 to discuss the issues of... Read more
Cuban government continues harassment of Ladies in White
A Cuban dissident group is criticizing the country's government for attempting to discredit the organization's efforts in a recent television... Read more
In new book excerpts, Pope tackles debates over Jews, Judas and Last Supper
In his new book, the second volume of “Jesus of Nazareth,” Pope Benedict XVI demonstrates again that “scientific” study of... Read more
Vatican planning to launch online news portal
The Vatican's communications department is streamlining its presence on the Internet with a news portal that gathers its media coverage... Read more
Pope praises St. Francis de Sales' secret to holiness
At the Wednesday general audience on March 2, Pope Benedict XVI discussed the life of St. Francis de Sales, a... Read more
Pope expresses gratitude for retiring Maronite Patriarch
Pope Benedict XVI has written a personal letter to the retiring Cardinal Patriarch of Lebanon's Maronite Catholic Church, thanking him... Read more
