Archive for July 28, 2011
US bishops urge lawmakers to remember poor in budget debate
In the midst of increasingly fierce budget debates, the U.S. bishops are urging lawmakers to look beyond partisan bickering and... Read more
Youth coalition presents family-oriented message at UN summit
“Usually when that sort of thing is read there's booing or hissing. But it was all applause,” said Tyler Ament,... Read more
Catholic groups warn against cutting aid during East African drought
Representatives from Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. bishops' conference have warned against making drastic cuts in the area of... Read more
Spanish cardinal recommends that Catholics receive Communion on the tongue
Spanish Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera recently recommended that Catholics receive Communion on the tongue, while kneeling. Read more
Mexican bishop confirms Vatican inquiry into his support for homosexual group
Bishop Raul Vera Lopez of Saltillo, Mexico has told a Mexican newspaper he has received “a series of questions” from... Read more
US Catholics mourn death of Archbishop Sambi
Catholics across the nation are grieving the loss of Vatican representative to the U.S. Archbishop Pietro Sambi, who died at... Read more
