Archbishop John Vlazny turns 75 today and, as required, submitted a letter of resignation.
Archbishop John Vlazny celebrates his 75th birthday today. At age 75, bishops are required to submit their resignation letters to the pope. Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Archbishop John Vlazny celebrates his 75th birthday today. At age 75, bishops are required to submit their resignation letters to the pope. Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The process has been long, with years of waiting. But last month Monica Díaz became a U.S. citizen. It's good news for Monica, but also for the rest of her family. The new status opens the possibility of finally bringing her mother back to the United States. Irma Díaz was deported to Guatemala in 2006, denied political asylum. Monday, February 20, 2012
A senior from Lewis and Clark College in Portland has been chosen chairperson of the National Catholic Student Coalition. Fiona Corner, an international affairs major from Monterey, Calif., wants NCSC to become an everyday acronym among Catholic college students across America. Sunday, February 19, 2012
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Feb. 17 made good on his pledge to veto a bill legalizing same-sex marriage passed by the state Legislature but at the same time said he might name an ombudsman to make sure the state's current law recognizing civil unions is respected. Monday, February 20, 2012
WASHINGTON — During a nearly five-hour congressional hearing Feb. 16, religious leaders explained how the contraceptive mandate in the U.S. health reform plan is an affront to their religious liberty rights. Monday, February 20, 2012
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate urgently needs to support legislation that would apply longstanding federal law on conscience protection to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, said the chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Wednesday, February 15, 2012
VATICAN CITY — The 40 days of Lent are a time of spiritual renewal in preparation for Easter, but they also are a time to recognize that evil is at work in the world and even the Catholic Church faces temptations, Pope Benedict said.
VATICAN CITY— Pope Benedict created 22 new cardinals from 13 countries — including three from the United States and Canada — placing red hats on their heads and calling them to lives of even greater love and service to the church. Monday, February 20, 2012
ROME — The Vatican's top sex abuse investigator called for greater accountability under church law of bishops who shield or fail to discipline pedophile priests. Wednesday, February 08, 2012
