Archive for June 14, 2012

Leah Campos Schandlbauer and her family.?w=200&h=150

Former spy's Congress bid fueled by her Catholic faith

Leah Campos Schandlbauer, a Catholic mother of four, hopes to represent Arizona in the U.S. Congress, after serving the country... Read more

Members of the religious order at the Sacred Heart Mercy Health Care Center. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Sisters of Mercy doctors say LCWR is injecting politics into dialogue

Physicians who are also Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma are criticizing the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and its... Read more

Professor Thomas Farr speaks June 13, 2012 at the U.S. bishops meeting in Atlanta, Ga.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Experts warn about growing global crisis of religious freedom

The growing perception of religion as a threat to a free society is leading to persecution of believers around the... Read more

Superior of the Society of St. Pius X Bishop Bernard Fellay.?w=200&h=150

Vatican confirms SSPX is being offered Personal Prelature

The Vatican has confirmed that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X is being offered the status of a personal... Read more

Archbishop William E. Lori speaks after a June 13, 2012 press conference in Atlanta, Ga.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Archbishop Lori: labeling Knights of Columbus partisan is an 'injustice'

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore argued that it is an “injustice” to imply that the Knights of Columbus’ support... Read more

Al Notzon, chair of the National Review Board, gives an update on the Dallas Charter June 13, 2012.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Report finds success, urges continued vigilance in sex abuse prevention

The Catholic Church in the U.S. has made significant improvements in preventing and addressing clergy sexual abuse and should continue... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Denver bishop says Catholic grants can't undermine Church teaching

Countering critics who include former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, Bishop James D. Conley of Denver has defended the end of... Read more