Archive for July 27, 2012

Poet Sally Read speaks with CNA in Rome on July 24, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Former atheist poet reveals details of her Catholic conversion

“Until two years ago, I was a really committed atheist and I really hated the Catholic Church,” said poet Sally... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic Relief Services tried to minimize risk of scandal with aid group

Catholic Relief Services has said that it took steps to fight against the possibility of scandal due to its funding... Read more

Archbishop-designate Salvatore Cordileone.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

US bishops' marriage advocate to lead San Francisco archdiocese

Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of Oakland, Calif., the U.S. bishops’ leader on defense of marriage issues, has been named by... Read more

Executives of Hercules Industries, from left to right, James Newland, Paul Newland, William Newland and Andrew Newland. Photo courtesy of the Alliance Defending Freedom.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Colo. company secures injunction against HHS mandate

In the first legal ruling against the controversial HHS mandate, a federal judge has granted a temporary injunction protecting a... Read more

Archbishop-designate Salvatore J. Cordileone.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

New San Francisco archbishop vows to support marriage, immigrants

Shortly after his appointment to lead the Archdiocese of San Francisco was announced, Archbishop-designate Salvatore J. Cordileone committed to defend... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic group seeks second injunction against contraception mandate

Lawyers representing a Catholic businessmen’s group are seeking a separate injunction against the HHS mandate in federal court on Wednesday,... Read more

Fr. Martin Lally, pastor of Queen of Peace Catholic Church speaks during Mass on July 22, 2012.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Veik

God draws greater good from evil acts, Aurora priest says at funeral

In his funeral homily for a parishioner killed in the July 20 shooting in Aurora, Father Martin Lally said God... Read more