Archive for December 18, 2012
Man with sledgehammer attacks two La. Catholic churches
A vandal with a sledgehammer who attacked statues at two parishes in Sulphur, La. was discovered in the adoration chapel... Read more
Long-time Michigan roadside nativity resurrected
A 67-year-old tradition of placing a nativity scene on a public median in Warren, Mich. has been re-established after a... Read more
Amid struggle, Palestinian Christians look ahead to Christmas
Armed conflicts and a decline in tourists and pilgrims from overseas will cause difficulties for Palestinian Christians, but they will... Read more
Religious women support teenagers grieving after shooting
Consecrated women from a religious community in Connecticut are offering prayers, counseling and support to high school students following a... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Advent's message relevant in wake of tragedy
The message of Advent is applicable in today’s world, especially in light of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., the... Read more
Colombian archbishop offers prayers after bus accident deaths
A Colombian archbishop offered his solidarity and condolences to the families and friends of the 27 victims who died in... Read more
Irish government proposals would allow abortion
The Irish government has announced that it will introduce legislation on abortion that will legalize the procedure in cases where... Read more
Irish bishops say legalizing abortion will harm care for moms
The archbishops of Ireland say the government's consideration of legalizing abortion would harm the country's world-renowned health care practices for... Read more
