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Archdiocesan Youth Day aims to fire up faith of young Catholics
World Youth Day celebrations are well-known for bringing together throngs of enthusiastic pilgrims from around the world and igniting the flame of faith in their hearts. This fall, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is hoping to bring a flavor of the international WYD experience to the Twin Cities.
Rally for religious freedom on June 8
Join Bishop John LeVoir of New Ulm and other leaders in front of the federal courthouse in Minneapolis for a rally for religious freedom at noon Friday, June 8.
Anglican archbishop suspended after rape allegations found unproven
The governing body of the Traditional Anglican Communion has suspended Archbishop John Hepworth, whose allegations that he was raped more than 40 years ago as a young Catholic priest by three other clerics were found to be unsubstantiated by investigators.
Federal lawsuits by Catholic dioceses, groups seek to stop HHS mandate
Forty-three Catholic dioceses, schools, hospitals, social service agencies and other institutions filed suit in federal court May 21 to stop three government agencies from implementing a mandate that would require them to provide contraceptives and sterilization to their employees.
Vatican today — May 21, 2012
• Benedict XVI has lunch with Cardinals
• The Ascension: The last act of liberation from the yoke of sin
• The Pope recalls attack at an Italian school and earthquake in Emilia Romagna
• There can be no justice today without solidarity
• Publication of reserved Holy See and Papal documents is criminal
• Audiences
• Other Pontifical acts
Vatican today — May 18, 2012
• Local churches must incorporate the patrimony of faith and culture of Catholic immigrants
• Footprints of Paul VI have not been erased over time
• Mary of Nazareth: Woman of the total “here I am” for God
• Audiences
• Other Pontifical Acts
Franciscan University drops student health insurance plan
Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, is discontinuing its student health insurance plan in the upcoming school year in opposition to the Obama administration’s mandate requiring most religious employers, including colleges, to provide no-cost contraceptive and sterilization coverage in its health insurance plans.
The Dictator
Given the graphically scatological and sexually degrading humor comedian Sacha Baron Cohen showcased in his two previous feature films it would seem a tad unrealistic to hope that his latest picture, might avoid an unwholesome hat trick.
Georgetown criticized for having Sebelius speak at commencement event
The Archdiocese of Washington issued a statement May 15 strongly criticizing Georgetown University for selecting Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as a featured speaker at an awards ceremony during its commencement week ceremonies.
Obama ‘accommodation’ offers no fundamental change, USCCB attorneys say
Although the Obama administration’s proposed “accommodation” for religious employers to the mandate that contraceptives and sterilization be included in most health plans “may create an appearance of moderation and compromise,” it does not change the administration’s fundamental position, attorneys for the U.S. bishops said in comments filed May 15.
European scholars: Church could be player in solving economic crisis
While there is no roadmap to solving Europe’s economic crisis, the Catholic Church — with its history of serving the poor — can help in the face of government austerity measures, longtime observers said.
At audience, pope says work should help, not hinder, family life
Work obligations should not harm a person’s family relationships but should provide support, giving couples the resources to have and raise children and spend time together
Vatican today — May 16, 2012
• Prayer in the Letters of St. Paul
• Benedict XVI:Work Should not be an Obstacle to the Family
• Communique on the Society of St. Pius X
• Audiences
• Notice
Traditionalists and Rome strike contrasting notes on Jews
Of all the controversies associated with the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, no topic provokes stronger reactions inside or outside the church than the question of the society’s attitude toward Jews.
Bishops: Canadians experience ‘worrisome erosion’ of religious rights
Canadian religious groups are “experiencing a worrisome erosion” of freedom of conscience and religious freedom — universal rights that face increasing threats around the world, said the Canadian bishops.
Vatican, Benetton reach out-of-court settlement over kissing-pope ad
“The Holy See didn’t want to ask for financial compensation, but instead wished to obtain moral compensation by (Benetton) recognizing the harm caused and to assert its determination to protect, even though legal means, the image of the pope,” Father Lombardi said.
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