Archive for July 18, 2012

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By Kevin J. Jones

Catholics United launches pro-life attack on Romney

A Democrat-leaning Catholic group that has supported pro-abortion rights politicians is attacking former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney over controversial reports... Read more

Arturo Martinez-Sanchez reads a statement at the press conference with one of his sons. Photo used with permission.?w=200&h=150

Catholic faith moves man to forgiveness after murder of wife and daughter

Arturo Martinez-Sanchez says he had no choice but to forgive the man suspected of sexually assaulting and killing his wife... Read more

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Patriarch hopes Lebanon papal visit will bring peace to Syria

Patriarch Gregorios III, head of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, said he hopes Pope Benedict's visit to Lebanon in September will... Read more

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Spanish bishop voices support for fishermen amid economic crisis

On the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the patroness of fishermen, a Spanish bishop expressed solidarity with fishermen... Read more

Monsignor Ettore Balestrero, the Holy See’s Under-Secretary for Relations with States, speaks at a July 18, 2012 press conference.?w=200&h=150

Vatican welcomes largely positive report on financial transparency

The Vatican is welcoming a largely positive report from the European body responsible for monitoring financial transparency, while also committing... Read more

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Syrian archbishop laments continued violence

Maronite Archbishop Samir Nassar of Damascus spoke out against the violent conflict between government and rebel forces in Syria, drawing... Read more

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila during his installation Mass on July 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.?w=200&h=150

Denver's new archbishop urges fidelity to Christ

In his role as Denver's new shepherd, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila told the archdiocese that his desire for the community... Read more