Archive for February 24, 2012

Archbishop Charles J. Brown, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, attends a reception after his ordination on Jan. 6, 2012?w=200&h=150

New nuncio conveys Pope's love for Irish Catholics

Pope Benedict XVI understands the struggles of the Irish Church and holds it in special esteem, new apostolic nuncio Archbishop... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic CEO calls mandate compromise 'divide and conquer' strategy

A group of women religious' approval of the contraception mandate compromise plays into President Obama's “transparent tactic” of dividing the... Read more

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HHS mandate's purpose is sexual liberation, feminist supporter says

Advocates of President Obama's contraception mandate should admit that its main purpose is sexual liberation and not “women's health,” according... Read more

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Human rights advocates condemn arrest of Cuban dissident

The Cuban Commission for Human Rights and National Reconciliation has condemned the detention of dissident leader Jose Daniel Ferrer in... Read more

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Venezuelan cardinal prays for health of President Hugo Chavez

Cardinal Jorge Urosa of Caracas prayed for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who announced he needs to undergo further treatment in... Read more

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Pope’s Twitter followers jump 400 percent in a day

The number of people following Pope Benedict XVI on Twitter has increased 400 percent over the last 24 hours.  Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

White House, State Dept. call for condemned Iranian pastor’s release

The White House and U.S. Department of State are condemning reports that the Iranian government has issued an execution order... Read more

Monsignor Keith Newton and other members of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham pose in St. Peter's Basilica?w=200&h=150

Former Anglicans make thanksgiving pilgrimage to Rome

Over 100 former Anglicans from the British Isles concluded a pilgrimage to Rome Feb. 24 in thanksgiving for the creation... Read more