Articles by Michelle La Rosa
Publisher recounts how faith guided Santorums during son's death
Jan 10, 2012 / 16:40 pmCatholic publisher Al Napleton said he had “many wonderful experiences” working with Rick and Karen Santorum to publish a book on the loss of their fourth child.
High youth turnout expected at pro-life Mass in DC
Jan 10, 2012 / 04:04 amOrganizers of a youth rally and pro-life Mass in Washington, D.C. say a growing U.S. movement in defense of the unborn will draw tens of thousands of young people to the events on Jan. 23.
Five former Vatican ambassadors endorse Romney
Jan 9, 2012 / 15:22 pmFive former U.S. ambassadors to the Holy See have announced their “wholehearted support” for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, whom they describe as the “best qualified” candidate for the nation's highest office.
Archbishop Chaput calls for renewed zeal to address local challenges
Jan 8, 2012 / 16:05 pmArchbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia encouraged the people of his archdiocese to allow their hearts to burn with love for Christ as they work to renew the Church in the coming year.
Santorum defends mourning loss of newborn son
Jan 7, 2012 / 05:51 amRepublican presidential candidate Rick Santorum said that only those who “don’t recognize the dignity of all human life” might think that he is “somehow weird” for how he dealt with the loss of his son in 1996.
Pope names Archbishops Dolan and O'Brien cardinals
Jan 6, 2012 / 10:29 amPope Benedict XVI named 22 new cardinals on Jan. 6, including two prominent American archbishops.
New study to examine low rate of Latino vocations in U.S.
Jan 6, 2012 / 00:36 amThe U.S. bishops commissioned a study of Catholic youth in America to determine traits that may be causing Hispanics to be underrepresented in priestly and religious vocations.
Santorum thanks God as he defies odds in Iowa
Jan 4, 2012 / 19:10 pmRepublican presidential candidate Rick Santorum thanked God and the people of Iowa for his success in the state’s caucuses on Jan. 3.
Bishop Cirilo Flores to help oversee San Diego diocese
Jan 4, 2012 / 17:07 pmPope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop Cirilo B. Flores to help shepherd the Diocese of San Diego as a coadjutor bishop.
SNAP refuses to obey court order for abuse documents
Jan 4, 2012 / 04:07 amA group claiming to advocate for clergy sex abuse victims says it will not comply with a court order asking it to turn over documents, amid concerns that it had received information in violation of a judge’s gag order.
Abortionists charged with murder of viable unborn babies
Jan 4, 2012 / 00:34 amTwo doctors running a secret abortion clinic in Maryland are being charged with murder under the state’s fetal homicide law for aborting babies that could have survived outside the womb.
Pro-family advocates defend Romney’s record on life, marriage
Jan 3, 2012 / 03:34 amA group of nine individuals from pro-family organizations in Massachusetts have written an open letter defending Mitt Romney’s record of protecting marriage, promoting a culture of life and supporting religious freedom during his time as governor of the state.
Former Episcopal bishop appointed to lead new US ordinariate
Jan 2, 2012 / 12:04 pmPope Benedict XVI has chosen a former Episcopal bishop to lead the new U.S. ordinariate for Anglican communities wishing to enter the Catholic Church.
As Iraq war winds down, Christian community finds itself ‘devastated’
Dec 20, 2011 / 08:43 amAs the United States finishes pulling its final troops out of Iraq, analysts say that the tragic results of the war, predicted by Pope John Paul II, are being sharply felt by Christians in the country.
US religious freedom commission reauthorized at last minute
Dec 17, 2011 / 05:34 amA U.S. federal commission that works to support religious freedom around the world was reauthorized Dec. 16 by Congress through 2018, just hours before it was scheduled to go out of existence.
Record drop in US marriages caused by social changes
Dec 16, 2011 / 04:17 amThe fact that the number of Americans getting married is at a record low is due to changes in society’s values, public policy decisions and economic factors, says sociologist Dr. W. Bradford Wilcox.
US bishops' campaign draws attention to domestic poverty
Dec 15, 2011 / 23:13 pmThe U.S. bishops announced the launch of a renewed media effort to promote a better understanding of poverty in America.
Archbishop Carlson sees signs of encouragement for US vocations
Dec 15, 2011 / 04:10 amArchbishop Robert J. Carlson, the head of the U.S. bishops’ committee on vocations, believes Catholics should be encouraged by great signs of hope for the future of the priesthood in America.
Obama urged to address religious liberty with Iraqi prime minister
Dec 15, 2011 / 01:04 amSeveral dozen members of Congress sent letters to President Barack Obama urging him to raise the issue of religious freedom in Iraq during his Dec. 12 meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
Senate blocks El Salvador ambassador over gay advocacy
Dec 14, 2011 / 23:08 pmThe U.S. Senate blocked President Obama’s appointment of Mari Carmen Aponte as ambassador to El Salvador, citing Aponte’s push for homosexual values in the country.