Archive for January 5, 2012

Archbishop John Olurunfemi Onaiyekan of Abuja. ?w=200&h=150

Nigerian archbishop denounces Christmas terrorist attacks

A leading Catholic bishop in Nigeria denounced the terrorist attacks over Christmas and criticized media reports that depict the ongoing... Read more

Rabbi Abba Cohen and Leith Anderson?w=200&h=150

Jews and Evangelicals stand with Church against contraception mandate

Evangelical and Jewish leaders are supporting the Catholic Church's opposition to proposed federal rules requiring contraception and sterilization coverage in... Read more

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Pro-life group urges Spain to overturn abortion law

Right to Life in Spain recently gave the country’s health official 300 pacifiers representing the number of abortions that take... Read more

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Chilean Church launches campaign for forest fire victims

The bishops of Chile urged local Catholics to participate in a Church campaign to help those affected by forest fires... Read more

Pope Benedict celebrates Sunday morning Mass at Cuatro Vientos Airfield during World Youth Day in Madrid. ?w=200&h=150

Guidelines for celebrating Year of Faith revealed

The Vatican issued guidelines Jan. 5 for how the Church at all levels should celebrate the Year of Faith, which... Read more

Cardinals and bishops mingle in St. Peter's Basilica during the November 2010 consistory?w=200&h=150

Vatican will not discount consistory reports

The Vatican is refusing to deny media speculation that Pope Benedict XVI will announce a list of new cardinals as... Read more