Archive for April 12, 2011
Cardinal Zen: Vatican officials have blocked Pope's plan for Chinese Church
During his recent visit to Washington, D.C., Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun told reporters that mistakes and misunderstandings on the part... Read more
Sudan bishop says violence won't stop southern independence
The Bishop of Khartoum in northern Sudan says that outbreaks of violence will not prevent the country's south from seceding... Read more
Pope John Paul II’s biographer welcomes new feast day, Oct. 22
Pope John Paul II’s biographer is welcoming the announcement of a new feast day for the soon-to-be beatified pontiff. The... Read more
Cardinal asks Ricky Martin to set strong example for youth
Cardinal Luis Aponte Martinez of San Juan, Puerto Rico, recently asked singer Ricky Martin to refrain from promoting homosexuality and... Read more
Youth catechism publisher says 'contraceptive' language not in original text
The English-language publisher of a new Vatican-sponsored youth catechism says that a passage suggesting the use of contraception by Christian... Read more
Bishop calls for justice after mass graves discovered in Mexico
A Mexican bishop is calling on officials to shed light on the 88 bodies found in the city of San... Read more
Seattle bishop to head Diocese of Yakima
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph J. Tyson of Seattle will succeed Bishop Carlos Sevilla of Yakima, Pope Benedict XVI has decided. Read more
Scottish bishops welcome new English translation of the Mass
Scotland’s bishops have become the latest to give their backing to the new English translation of the Roman Missal. The... Read more
