Archive for January 19, 2011
Man’s 3,700-mile run across America emphasizes importance of prayer
A Catholic man is running across America and praying the whole way. Despite the difficulties he has faced, he says... Read more
EWTN announces plans to acquire National Catholic Register
Eternal Word Television Network, the world's largest religious media provider, announced on Jan. 19 that it would be acquiring the... Read more
Human rights groups urge Obama to press Chinese president on abuses
As the White House welcomes President Hu Jintao of China this week, critics are decrying China for its record of... Read more
Cardinal celebrates founding of Lima, defends authentic marriage
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne of Lima, Peru recently defended marriage between one man and one woman and warned that... Read more
Marking week of prayer, Benedict XVI cites four 'pillars' for Christian unity
Improving the unity of Christians today requires the same elements that united the first apostles in Jerusalem, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Cardinal Nicora to head Vatican's new financial watchdog agency
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed the president and staff for a new independent department responsible for overseeing the financial activities... Read more
Mexican actor pledges to build largest pro-life women's clinic in US
Mexican producer and actor Eduardo Verastegui has announced that his organization, Mantle of Guadalupe, is planning to build the largest... Read more
Letter from 1997 shows Vatican concern to ensure abuse verdicts, officials say
A newly released 1997 letter that some claim proves a Vatican-led cover up of clergy sex abuse in Ireland is... Read more
Pope's call for interfaith day of prayer provokes debate
Pope Benedict XVI’s call for world religious leaders to gather in Assisi, Italy to pray for peace has touched off... Read more
US bishops say health care law needs crucial changes in new Congress
In a Jan. 18 letter to members of the 112th Congress, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops advised significant... Read more
