Archive for August 21, 2012

Auxiliary Bishop Denis J. Madden of Baltimore.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

US bishops say Muslims, Catholics share religious freedom concerns

In a statement of support and friendship toward the Muslim community, the U.S. bishops' ecumenical committee leader encouraged trust and... Read more

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Mentally impaired child arrested under Pakistan's anti-blasphemy law

A young girl who suffers from Down's Syndrome has been arrested in Pakistan for allegedly burning a page from the... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic school effort in Philadelphia draws on lay expertise

The head of an independent Catholic foundation says a new lay management initiative for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of... Read more

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput and Ed Hanway at the Aug. 21, 2012 press conference. ?w=200&h=150

Philadelphia archdiocese creates new Catholic high school system

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia unveiled a new school system this morning that will be run by an independent... Read more

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Venezuelan cardinal to priests: protect the treasure of celibacy

During an ordination Mass for two priests and a deacon on Aug. 18, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela... Read more

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Pro-life groups in Uruguay denounce new attempts to legalize abortion

Around twenty pro-life organizations are denouncing what they call “anti-democratic and unconstitutional” moves by supporters of a measure that would... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican flag.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Federal judge dismisses abuse lawsuit against Vatican

A federal judge dismissed a sex abuse lawsuit against the Holy See on grounds that the Vatican was not an... Read more