Archive for May 3, 2012

President Barack Obama delivers remarks to troops at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan on May 1, 2012. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Religious freedom expert faults Obama’s prayer proclamation

A legal expert in religious freedom believes that President Barack Obama’s recent prayer proclamation reflects a wider problem of viewing... Read more

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Irish cardinal slams BBC for distorting role in abuse case

Cardinal Sean B. Brady of Armagh, Ireland has denounced a BBC documentary on clerical abuse, saying he does not deserve... Read more

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Colombia recalls massacre of 78 civilians killed by rebel group

On May 2, 2002, Colombian rebels known as the FARC massacred 78 people – including 48 children, several pregnant women... Read more

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At 70 years-old, grandmother is now cloistered nun in Spain

A 70-year-old widow, who is a mother of three and grandmother of five, made her solemn vows as a Poor... Read more

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Pope warns doctors of relativism impacting medicine

Pope Benedict XVI used a May 3 address to doctors and medical students to warn that the spread of relativism... Read more

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New York bishops back minimum wage boost

The Catholic bishops of New York State have called for a “modest increase” in the state’s minimum wage, saying it... Read more

Bishop Michael J. Sheridan of Colorado Springs gives the homily at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, May 3, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Bishop says Church leaders must preach Christ as alive and present

Bishop Michael J. Sheridan of Colorado Springs told his fellow bishops that they must never reduce Christ “to the status... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith speaks during the emergency hearing on Recent Developments and History of the Chen Guangcheng Case on May 3, 2012.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Chen Guangcheng tells Congress he wants US sanctuary

The blind Chinese pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng has confirmed that he wants to leave his country for the United States... Read more