Latinos Celebrate 'Dia del Los Muertos'
Catholic Online
10/31/2009, by Randy Sly
The ritual is celebrated by Hispanic families in Latin America, the United States and Canada. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Catholic Online) – When the Spanish conquistadors landed on the shores of Mexico over 500 years ago, they encountered Aztecs celebrating a unique festival called “Dia del Los Muertos,” ...
Nicaraguan Bishop Warns of Possible Ortega Dictatorship
Zenit News Agency
10/23/2009
The prelate asserted that 'the sad reality is that for those in power the constitution is toilet paper'. MANAGUA, Nicaragua (Zenit.org) - The vice-president of the Nicaraguan bishops' conference is stating that a recent Supreme Court decision could pave the way for President Daniel Ortega to take ...
Mexican expert on Shroud points out flaws of supposed 'duplicate'
Catholic News Agency
10/13/2009
Last week the Italian scientist Luigi Garlaschelli announced he had created a replica of the Holy Shroud. MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNA) - The president of the Mexican Shroud of Turin Center, Adolfo Orozco, said last week that the announcement of the creation of an allegedly exact replica of the Shroud ...
1 Million Children Pray Rosary for Peace
Zenit News Agency
10/9/2009
'One Million Children Praying the Rosary' will take place on Oct. 18. CARACAS, Venezuela (Zenit.org) - Venezuela's National Council of the Laity is encouraging children throughout the world to pray for peace and unity.
The plea is part of the annual campaign "One Million Children Praying the ...
Canadian bishop arrested on Charges of Possessing Child Pornography
Catholic News Agency
10/2/2009
Bishop Raymond Lahey of the Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia resigned and turned himself into police. OTTAWA, Canada (CNA) - Bishop Raymond Lahey of the Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia resigned and turned himself into police after being charged with possessing and importing child pornography. ...
On Being a Catholic: ‘Back to School’
Catholic Online
9/29/2009, by David Warren
'We have today, at least in the more progressive and nominal Christians of North America and Europe -- most certainly including Catholics -- the curious notion that Christianity is compatible with Islam.' WASHINGTON, D.C. (Inside Catholic) - In Jerusalem, on the Dome of the Rock -- situated on top ...
Dominican Republic Passes Complete Abortion Ban
Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute
9/25/2009, by Samantha Singson
The constitutional reform in the Dominican Republic echoes similar changes enacted at the state level in Mexico. NEW YORK, NY (C-FAM) Last week, lawmakers in the Dominican Republic gave their final approval to a pro-life constitutional change despite fierce criticism and pressure from UN agencies ...
Eduardo Verástegui: ‘I Wasn’t Born to be a Movie Star'
The Catholic Herald (UK)
9/18/2009, by Anna Arco
The Mexican film star Eduardo Verástegui tells Anna Arco that discovering the emptiness of fame led him to his life's true calling. LONDON (UK Catholic Herald) - Perhaps it is appropriate that I meet Eduardo Verástegui on the steps of Westminster Cathedral. The Mexican actor/producer is late for ...
Edmonton Archbishop: Oppose Euthanasia Legislation
LifeSiteNews
9/9/2009, by Thaddeus M. Baklinski
As Roman Catholics we have a serious responsibility to speak out in defense of the precious gift of human life whenever it is threatened. EDMONTON, ALBERTA (LifeSiteNews.com) - Archbishop Richard Smith of the Archdiocese of Edmonton has launched a campaign urging his parishioners to become informed ...
Canadian Court Rules Canadians Must Pay Taxes which Fund Abortion
LifeSiteNews
8/25/2009, by Patrick B. Craine
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick (LifeSiteNews.com) - A Canadian pro-life man convicted in 2007 for refusing to file tax returns over taxpayer funded abortion has lost his second appeal, in a decision released Thursday from the New Brunswick Court of Appeal.
Mr. David Little, 65, formerly of ...
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