Archive for April 17, 2012

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Bishops say New Evangelization requires lives of witness

In response to Blessed John Paul II's call to evangelize formerly Christian societies, the Church must build a “culture of... Read more

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. "A Heart on Fire, Catholic Witness and the Next America."?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Archbishop Chaput sees US trending against religious liberty

In an exclusive interview on his new eBook “A Heart on Fire,” Archbishop Charles J. Chaput says the recent contraception... Read more

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Indian Jesuit remembered as ‘missionary of communications’

Fr. Jacob Strampickal, S.J., a major Catholic communications leader in India, died April 14 at the age of 62. Read more

Attendees of the Week for Life meeting organized by the European Conference of Bishops, March 27, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

EU accused of funding abortion with development money

Two of the world's largest abortion providers are being funded by the European Union's development aid budget, says a recent... Read more

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Sacrifice of Titanic's Catholic priests recalled on 100th anniversary

Three Catholic priests, including one hailed by Pope Saint Pius X as a martyr for the faith, were among the... Read more

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Scottish priest dies one week after ordination

Father Graham Turner, 48, was a priest for only one week when he passed away from leukemia.  Read more

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Cleveland bishop to reopen 12 closed parishes

Following a ruling from the Vatican, Bishop Richard G. Lennon of Cleveland has announced he will reopen 12 parishes closed... Read more

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Peru's Pontifical University gets new Vatican deadline

The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru has reportedly been given a final deadline of April 18 to comply with the... Read more

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St. Pius X Society gives mixed response to Vatican

The breakaway Society of St. Pius X has given its assent to a statement of doctrinal belief presented to it... Read more