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January 19, 2012

USCCB leaders denounce acts of intolerance against any religion

WASHINGTON – Shortly before the pastor of a small Florida Pentecostal church appeared to back down from plans to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, the chairmen of three committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops joined in condemnation of any acts of religious intolerance.
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January 19, 2012

In former slave dungeon, U.S. bishop finds sadness, reconciliation

CAPE COAST, Ghana – It’s dark, damp and warm in the stone dungeon of the Cape Coast Castle Museum.
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January 19, 2012

Mini-Vatican: In Britain, pope will travel with team of top aides

VATICAN CITY – When he visits Great Britain in mid-September, Pope Benedict XVI will be shadowed by a roster of aides who ensure smooth sailing for the 83-year-old pontiff whenever he travels abroad.
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January 19, 2012

At 100, Catholic Charities works to find new answers to end poverty

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Catholic Charities USA officials Father Larry Snyder and Candy Hill say they honestly hope the agency never reaches its 200th anniversary in 2110.
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January 19, 2012

North Dakota bishop asks priests to pray in front of abortion clinic

FARGO, N.D. – Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo has asked all priests of his diocese to spend at least one hour in prayer before the state’s only abortion facility and to join him in a procession to the facility Sept. 26.
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January 19, 2012

Relief work during Ramadan like pilgrimage for CRS Pakistani staffers

BANGALORE, India – Many Pakistani aid workers had one of the “most meaningful Ramadan fasts” in their lives this year, said a senior relief coordinator for Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Service in the South Asian country.
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January 19, 2012

Protest leaders in Britain tell archbishop they won’t disrupt papal events

LONDON – Leaders of a coalition of groups planning to protest publicly against Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Britain have given assurances that they do not intend to disrupt any papal ceremonies during the four-day tour.
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January 19, 2012

Threat to burn Quran has damaged U.S. image worldwide, says ambassador

VATICAN CITY – A U.S. pastor’s threat to burn copies of the Quran has damaged the image of the United States, said the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.
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January 19, 2012

Pope asks for increased efforts by Catholics, Jews for peace, justice

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI expressed hope that Catholics and Jews would feel a greater desire to work for peace and justice in a troubled world.
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January 19, 2012

New learning center shines at Cristo Rey

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School dedicated a sparkling new academic center Sept. 7 before a crowd of dignitaries, benefactors, trustees, clergy and students.
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January 19, 2012

Protests mount, vigils planned to oppose Kentucky execution

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed a death warrant for Gregory Wilson Sept. 2, which cleared the way for his execution Sept. 16, barring a last-minute court reprieve.
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January 19, 2012

Caritas works to help Guatemalans, Mexicans stranded by mud, rain

MEXICO CITY – The Catholic aid agency Caritas has responded to the torrential downpours in Guatemala with appeals for food and clothing for the victims of what has been described as the heaviest rains to be dumped on the Central American country in more than 50 years.
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