Archive for June 3, 2011
Bishop Cordileone invites Catholics to conference on response to secularism
Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of Oakland has encouraged Catholics to attend the Napa Institute’s first annual conference to respond to... Read more
Diocese says civil union law put an end to adoption partnership
The Diocese of Rockford says Illinois' new civil union law has forced Catholic Charities to end an adoption partnership once... Read more
Vice President Biden meets in private with Pope Benedict
U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden met with Pope Benedict XVI in an unannounced visit to the Vatican, June 3. Both sides... Read more
Revealed: The three choices for Archbishop of Milan
The three names on the short list for Archbishop of Milan were revealed in the Italian press June 3. Read more
Pope urges peaceful resolution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Pope Benedict XVI expressed the urgent need to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as he met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas... Read more
Pilgrims crowd Bl. John XXIII’s grave on day he died
All day in St. Peter’s Basilica pilgrims have been filing past the flower-covered tomb of Blessed Pope John XXIII, who... Read more
Spanish students answer tough questions about the Church
Several college students in Spain recently responded to 25 controversial questions about the Catholic Church. The group used the responses... Read more
Experts: Despite new US religious freedom ambassador, issue remains low priority
Religious freedom experts are saying the White House’s decision to fill the ambassador for religious freedom post, after a vacancy... Read more
Spanish bishops denounce sexually explicit ads in the media
The Bishops’ Conference of Spain has warned of the dangers of sexually charged ads and the promotion of the sex... Read more
Catholics pray for Jack Kevorkian, condemn his 'deadly legacy'
Catholics have responded to the June 3 death of assisted suicide activist Dr. Jack Kevorkian with prayers for him and... Read more
