Archive for June 29, 2011
Catholic seminary Washington Theological Union to close in 2013
The Catholic graduate school and seminary Washington Theological Union announced on June 27 that its closing at the end of... Read more
New efforts challenge Kyrgyzstan's bride kidnapping epidemic
A top human rights advocate hopes that new efforts will end Kyrgyzstan's widespread and violent practice of “ala-kachuu” or bride... Read more
Spanish bishops celebrate shared ordination anniversary with Pope
Two Spanish bishops are celebrating their priestly ordination anniversaries on June 29, the same day that Pope Benedict XVI marks... Read more
On his 60th anniversary, Pope reflects on his vocation
“Thanks to the Lord for the friendship that he has bestowed upon me,” Pope Benedict said to a packed St.... Read more
Pope Benedict launches new Vatican News website
Pope Benedict XVI has launched a new Vatican News website with his first Tweet. The site officially went live on... Read more
Pope greets Orthodox delegation, speaks of St. Peter's unifying role
In his pre-Angelus remarks on the June 29 Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Benedict XVI gave his special... Read more
Catholic bishops call NY gay 'marriage' law profoundly unjust
The New York legislature’s recognition of same-sex “marriages” undermines the common good and will place officials in a position to... Read more
