Archive for May 18, 2012

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Acushnet, Mass. Courtesy of St. Francis Xavier Parish.?w=200&h=150

Parish threatened, harassed over sign opposing 'gay marriage'

A Massachusetts Catholic parish has received threats of arson and other harassing messages after posting a sign with the Church's... Read more

Helen M. Alvare, law professor at George Mason University.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Law professor says flawed view of sex threatens religious freedom

A law professor at George Mason University believes that current threats to religious freedom are intrinsically connected to the modern... Read more

Sua Santita, His Holiness, Gianluigi Nuzzi. ?w=200&h=150

Italian journalist publishes book of Vatican leaks

Italian journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi reveals private Vatican correspondence in a new book containing a collection of letters titled, “Sua Santita... Read more

Mauricio Kuri speaks with CNA on April 25, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Zelasko

Actor admires Mexican martyr’s strong defense of the faith

Mauricio Kuri has come to believe that, like the teenage Mexican martyr he plays in the upcoming film “For Greater... Read more

Thomas Peters of Catholic Vote and concerned members of the Georgetown community holds the four binders with more than 35,000 signatures.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Sebelius petition with 35,000 signatures reaches Georgetown president

A petition with tens of thousands of signatures was recently delivered to the president of Georgetown University in protest of... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Priests condemn city's move banning bishop from events

Priests in Spain voiced support for a local bishop after a city council adopted a motion banning him from official... Read more

The Eastern Catholic bishops on May 17, during their ad limina visit to Rome.?w=200&h=150

Pope says immigrants could revitalize US Church

Pope Benedict XVI says that Catholic immigrants to the United States could play a crucial role in the renewal of... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI prays in St. Peter's Basilica.?w=200&h=150

Pope praying for renewal of US women religious

Pope Benedict XVI says he is praying that a renewal of female religious life in the United States will “recapture... Read more

Rabbi Jack Bemporad?w=200&h=150

Trust Pope's judgment on SSPX deal, senior rabbi says

A leading American rabbi and Holocaust refugee says people should trust Pope Benedict’s judgment when it comes to the Church possibly... Read more