- Argentinean NGO defends attack on country's crucifixes
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mar 10, 2010 / 07:04 pm (CNA).- An NGO in Argentina has issued a statement urging one of the country's governors to oppose the demands of the association, "September 20," which is calling for the removal of crucifixes and other religious symbols from all public places.
- Apostolic Exhortation on Bible expected after Easter
Vatican City, Mar 10, 2010 / 06:31 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Following a press conference on Monday to present a new book, Archbishop Nikola Eterovic announced that Pope Benedict XVI will soon release an apostolic exhortation on the Bible. The exhortation will address themes presented at the most recent general assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
- Bishops of Sudan discuss country's situation ahead of elections
Vatican City, Mar 10, 2010 / 04:33 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishops representing the nine dioceses of Africa's largest country are at the Vatican this week for their "ad Limina visit." Among the contemporary issues the bishops will discuss with Pope Benedict are the upcoming elections, keeping peace and addressing poverty.
- Lawyer distances himself from alleged children of Fr. Maciel, says money for silence unacceptable
Mexico City, Mexico, Mar 10, 2010 / 02:49 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Attorneys representing the alleged children of Father Marcial Maciel, the founder of the Legion of Christ, have severed ties with them over their efforts to convince the religious congregation to fork over $26 million in exchange for their silence.
- Benedict XVI asks for generosity towards Turkey quake victims
Vatican City, Mar 10, 2010 / 02:40 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- At today's General Audience, the Holy Father remembered those affected by the earthquake in Turkey on Monday. He said he was "profoundly close" to those affected and urged worldwide support for them.
- Argentina judge revokes same-sex 'marriage' decision
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mar 10, 2010 / 12:56 pm (CNA).- A federal judge in Buenos Aires has nullified the "marriage" of two gay men that took place last week in the Argentinian capital, saying "no elements exist" for the union to constitute a marriage.
- Hundreds of clergy expected for conference on priesthood in Rome
Vatican City, Mar 10, 2010 / 12:11 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Beginning Thursday a two-day international theological convention will take place at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome. Focusing on the "Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of the Priest," the convention aims to shed light on priestly identity, the liturgy and celibacy.
- Pope sends message of condolences to victims of Nigerian violence
Vatican City, Mar 10, 2010 / 11:38 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI remembered the victims of the recent sectarian violence in Nigeria during the General Audience at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on Wednesday morning. The Holy Father defined the violence as "atrocious" and called for reconciliation in the country.
- St. Bonaventure teaches Christians about being open to new charisms, Pope explains
Vatican City, Mar 10, 2010 / 11:14 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy Father returned to St. Bonaventure for the subject of his catechesis at the General Audience on Wednesday morning. This saint, he said, not only kept the Franciscan order together with his theology that accepted "newness" into the Church but also teaches modern Christians how to be open to new charisms in the Church.
- Misdialed call connects woman who had scheduled an abortion to pro-life help
Indianapolis, Ind., Mar 10, 2010 / 06:23 am (CNA).- An Indiana woman who inadvertently dialed a pro-life group instead of a Planned Parenthood clinic about her appointment for an abortion instead found the support she needed to decide to bring her child to term.
- 10-Mar-10 - Cardinal Levada Explains Ecumenism, Says World Is Longing for Symphonic Unity
KINGSTON, Ontario, MARCH 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The goal of ecumenism is union with the Catholic Church, a union that transforms the Church by enrichin...
- 10-Mar-10 - U.K. Churches Prepare for 2012 Olympics
LONDON, MARCH 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).- In the recent Vancouver Winter Olympics, many countries were pitted against each other in competition. For the Chr...
- 10-Mar-10 - Pope Affirms Matteo Ricci's Love for Chinese on 400th Anniversary Celebration
MACERATA, Italy, MARCH 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Father Matteo Ricci always had a profound love for the Church and for the Chinese people, Benedict XVI af...
- 10-Mar-10 - Vatican Spokesman Says European Sex Abuse Cases Being Dealt with Correctly
Vatican City, Mar 9, 2010 (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican's spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi commented today on the decades-old sex abuses cases in sever...
- 10-Mar-10 - Vatican Spokesman Expresses ''Concern and Horror'' over Nigerian Violence
Vatican City, Mar 9, 2010 (CNA/EWTN News).- In wake of the recent violence in the Jos region of Nigeria that left 200 people dead, the director of the...
- 10-Mar-10 - Nearly One Million March for Life in Spain, Protest New Abortion Law
Madrid, Spain, Mar 10, 2010 (CNA).- Nearly one million Spaniards marched in cities across the country on March 7 defending the right to life of the un...
- 10-Mar-10 - King of Spain ''Cooperating with Evil'' by Signing Abortion Law, Says Bishop
Madrid, Spain, Mar 9, 2010 (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla of Alcala de Henares remarked this week that by signing a bill into law that...
- 10-Mar-10 - Rep. Stupak More Optimistic about Abortion Deal for Health Care Bill
Washington D.C., Mar 9, 2010 (CNA/EWTN News).- Following his remarks last week that he and his colleagues are prepared to strike down health care refo...
- 10-Mar-10 - Wednesday Audience: St. Bonaventure - Uniqueness and Continuity of the Church
VATICAN CITY, 10 MAR 2010 (VIS) - During today's general audience, celebrated in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope turned his attention to the written works ...
- 10-Mar-10 - Archbishop Chaput Suggests ''Dos and Don’ts'' for Pro-life Advocates
Cleveland, Ohio, Mar 9, 2010 (CNA/EWTN News).- Calling pro-life advocates and all Christians to courage and virtue, Archbishop of Denver Charles J. Ch...
