Archive for March 16, 2012
First South African sainthood cause goes to Vatican
The cause for beatification and canonization of the South African-native Benedict Daswa, who was killed for his refusal to support... Read more
Under international pressure, Iran shifts charges against Christian pastor
Iran has acknowledged to the international community that an imprisoned Christian pastor has been charged with faith-related crimes rather than... Read more
Protestors removed from Catholic Church in Cuba
After requests from the archdiocese, local police have removed protestors from a Catholic Church in Cuba who had occupied the... Read more
Vatican finds Pius X Society’s response insufficient for unity
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has said that the theological position of the breakaway Society of... Read more
Pope confirms September 2012 visit to Lebanon
Rumors of a papal trip to Lebanon have been confirmed by the head of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, which... Read more
Costa Rican archbishop supports national day for the unborn
The head of the Costa Rican bishops' conference says that a proposal declaring March 25 as a Day of the... Read more
Catholic appreciation offered for retiring Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has announced that he will step down as the highest clergyman of the Church of... Read more
HHS announces comment period on mandate accommodation
After repeatedly stating that it will not back down on its controversial contraception mandate, the Obama administration has announced a... Read more
