Archive for March 7, 2012
Holy See calls attention to plight of rural women
In a March 6 address, the Vatican’s delegation to the United Nations highlighted the important role of women in society... Read more
Bishops urge diplomacy with Iran versus military action
The U.S. bishops are calling for diplomatic efforts rather than military action in addressing concerns over the possible development of... Read more
Hawaii lawsuit shows civil unions help redefine marriage
A Hawaiian lawsuit asking a federal court to instate “gay marriage” shows that the recognition of same-sex domestic partnerships and... Read more
Vice President Joe Biden moved by visit to Guadalupe basilica
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, who is Catholic, visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City where... Read more
Noisy world is enemy of prayer, says Pope Benedict
The constant noise that accompanies modern life is an enemy of God’s word being heard in prayer, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Bishops decry religious education cuts in Argentina province
Bishops in Argentina's Salta province criticized a local court ruling banning Catholic religious education in public schools, arguing that it... Read more
Hackers allegedly crash Vatican website
An affiliate of the loose-knit hacker group Anonymous has claimed it attacked and took down the Vatican’s website on March... Read more
God's word trumps popular opinion, archbishop teaches
Bishops should imitate St. Peter as leaders of the Church by following the word of God instead of shifting popular... Read more
