Archive for August 31, 2012

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican, Jim Nicholson.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Former Vatican diplomat predicts Catholic swing toward GOP

Jim Nicholson, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, thinks that the Catholic vote remains an important force in modern... Read more

Sociology professor Mark Regnerus of University of Texas at Austin.?w=200&h=150

University rejects misconduct charge against gay parenting researcher

An official inquiry at the University of Texas at Austin has rejected charges of scientific misconduct which a homosexual activist... Read more

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Costa Rican bishops slam sex-ed curriculum as propaganda

The bishops of Costa Rica have sharply criticized a sex-education curriculum recently approved by the government for promoting a “hedonistic”... Read more

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Mexican cardinal urges teachers to carry out work with humility

Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City launched the upcoming pastoral school year by urging teachers and ministry leaders to humbly... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.?w=200&h=150

Vatican refuses to comment on cyber attack rumors

The Vatican is refusing to confirm or deny reports that it has once again been subject to a cyber attack... Read more

Father Benedict Groeschel.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Father Groeschel apologizes for sex abuse comments

Father Benedict Groeschel and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal have apologized for his comments that appeared to blame sex... Read more

Usain Bolt of Jamaica approaches the finish line to win gold and set a new world record of 36.84 during the Men's 4x100m Relay Final, Aug. 11, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican invites Usain Bolt to address religious liberty conference

The world’s fastest man, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, has been invited to address a Vatican conference on religious liberty.  Read more

GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks Aug. 30, 2012 at the convention in Tampa, Fla.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Romney says economic plan will bring relief to families

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said that America’s backbone of family, community and faith will be reinforced by initiatives to... Read more

Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini. ?w=200&h=150

Former archbishop of Milan succumbs to illness, dies at 85

Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, the Archbishop Emeritus of Milan, Italy, died today at the age of 85 after a long... Read more