Archive for April 11, 2014
Catholic hospitals right to reject contraceptives, doctors say
Following controversy over a Catholic-affiliated medical center’s rejection of contraceptive practices in Oklahoma, physicians have said that such institutions are... Read more
Christian unity: a goal common to John XXIII, John Paul II
Both John XXIII and John Paul II, who will be canonized April 27, acted for Church unity and dedicated much... Read more
Pope responds to Venezuelan peace talks invitation
Responding to an invitation from Venezuela's foreign affairs minister to participate in the country’s peace talks, Pope Francis sent a... Read more
The Christian life is a constant battle against evil, Pope reflects
Pope Francis centered his daily homily on the topic of temptation, observing that it has a specific structure, and encouraging... Read more
Pope apologizes for priests' sex abuse, promises strong response
Pope Francis called April 11 for an “even stronger” Catholic Church response to combat sexual abuse, saying he felt compelled... Read more
Bishop laments lack of charity in high school controversy
Bishop Peter J. Jurgis has said he is “shocked” by reports of “a lack of charity and respect” at a... Read more
Ambassador launches book on Padre Pio in Philippines
Fernando Sanchez Campos, Costa Rica's ambassador to the Holy See, released in Manila last month the English translation of his... Read more
Human life sacred and inviolable, Pope Francis affirms
At a meeting Friday with Italy’s Pro-Life Movement, Pope Francis uphold them for their work to promote and defend the... Read more
HHS Secretary Sebelius, face of contraception mandate, resigns
After months of criticism over the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen... Read more
