Archive for April 30, 2012

Cardinal Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino of San Cristobal de la Habana, Cuba.?w=200&h=150

Cuban cardinal willing to endure critics in reconciliation process

During a recent visit to the United States, Cardinal Jaime Ortega of Havana said he is willing to endure criticism... Read more

Members participate in the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences' meeting on April 27, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Pope Benedict says forgiveness is key to global peace

Pope Benedict XVI says that forgiveness is the key to creating harmony between peoples and nations. Read more

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St. John of Avila celebrated as soon-to-be Doctor of the Church

At the conclusion of their annual meeting on April 27, the bishops of Spain issued a statement lauding Pope Benedict... Read more

Chen Guangcheng appears in a YouTube video after escaping from house arrest in Dongshigu, China on April 22, 2012.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Chinese activist’s escape prompts calls for US action

The escape of Chen Guangcheng, a human rights advocate who opposed China’s brutal one-child policy, is resulting in calls for... Read more

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After pro-life boycott, PepsiCo rejects fetal tissue research

Soft drink maker PepsiCo has said that it does not conduct or fund research that uses human embryonic or fetal... Read more