Archive for April 18, 2011
Tabernacle destroyed in Spanish parish
Several intruders broke into a Spanish church, destroying the tabernacle and crown on a statue of the Virgin Mary. Read more
Scottish cardinal attacks ‘shameful’ British nuclear weapons
The U.K.’s most senior Catholic clergyman is calling upon the British Government to give up its “shameful” nuclear weapons program. Read more
Photograph's destruction likely 'what the artist wanted,' charges art historian
The destruction of an art display depicting the crucified Christ drenched in urine is being described by one Catholic art... Read more
Pope appoints youngest bishop in US to Detroit archdiocese (Updated)
Pope Benedict appointed Texas priest Jose Auturo Cepeda as an auxiliary bishop of Detroit. At the age of 41, he... Read more
Ambassador Kmiec offers resignation after critical report
U.S. Ambassador to Malta Doug Kmiec has offered his resignation to President Barack Obama, insisting his writings have had a... Read more
US bishops join call for new Middle East peace talks
The U.S. Catholic bishops have joined a coalition of Christian, Jewish, and Muslims leaders urging the president and secretary of... Read more
