Archive for August 11, 2011

The interior of the Crystal Cathedral. ?w=200&h=150

By Marianne Medlin

Diocese of Orange raises bid for Crystal Cathedral

The Diocese of Orange upped its previous bid and signaled openness to new negotiations for the Crystal Cathedral after board... Read more

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Sponsors, young people covering all World Youth Day costs

The young people attending World Youth Day in Madrid will pay 70 percent of the total costs of the event,... Read more

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Vatican ‘astonished’ by Croatian government blocking monastery transfer

The Vatican says it is astonished that Croatia’s government has blocked Pope Benedict’s decision to hand back ownership of a... Read more

The Taiwanese group of pilgrims in St. Peter's Basilica?w=200&h=150

The 7,000 mile journey to World Youth Day

Five hundred young people are traveling over 7,000 miles in seven days just to see Pope Benedict XVI in Madrid... Read more

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Vatican to examine Mexican bishop's gay ministry

Bishop Raul Vera Lopez of Saltillo, Mexico has confirmed that he will meet with the prefect of the Congregation for... Read more

Bishop Jean Laffitte, secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family. ?w=200&h=150

By Marianne Medlin

Bishop Jean Laffitte warns against overemphasizing sexual aspects of Theology of Human Love

Bishop Jean Laffitte is warning against focusing too intently on the sexual aspect of Blessed John Paul II's Theology of... Read more