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Scientific evidence points only toward a created universe, says Jesuit
In a recent address in New Orleans, Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer said the exciting news for the new evangelization being called for by Pope Benedict XVI is the recent discoveries in "space-time geometry," prompting eminent physicists to assert the cosmos had to have a beginning and thus had to have a creator.
MP3 players loaded with spiritual material reach thousands of soldiers
WASHINGTON (CNS) — American troops have a strong presence around the globe, serving in 75 percent of the world’s countries, yet “one soldier told me they are starving for spiritual support,” said Cheri Lomonte, founder of Frontline Faith. The Catholic nonprofit organization gives MP3 players loaded with the Mass, stories and prayers to active-duty members […]
Supreme Court clears path for health care lawsuit
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Nov. 26 for a federal appeals court to take up a Christian college's challenge to the Affordable Care Act, reopening one of several lawsuits filed by religious and other groups who oppose elements of the law. The court ordered the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to hear the argument of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., that the health care law infringes on the Christian school's religious freedom.
Vatican says it will promote religious liberty in Saudi-backed center
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A new Saudi-backed interfaith center will provide an opportunity for the church to promote religious freedom for Christians and others around the world, said the head of the Vatican’s office for interreligious dialogue. The King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Center will offer “another opportunity for open dialogue on many issues, including […]
New website promotes Catholic adoptions in Pa.
Catholic social service agencies across Pennsylvania have teamed up to launch AdoptionPa.org, a website that connects mothers and families with a Catholic adoption agency in their area and also offers encouragement and support to those who experience unintended pregnancies. “A statewide website that features each Catholic diocesan adoption program allows birth parents to have a one-stop […]
Classical Christmas concert features professional singers, orchestra
St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish in Yardley presents a classical Christmas concert featuring award-winning musicians and singers performing traditional Christmas carols and holiday music in “A Classical Christmas” on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 PM in the church at 999 Reading Avenue, Yardley. The concert features singers who have toured the world from Notre Dame […]
Nativity Parish welcomes back Catholics
Do you know someone who has left the Church or has questions about returning to the Church? Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster, is hosting the Catholics Returning Home series starting Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Conference Center. Catholics Returning Home is a parish-based ministry designed to reach out and invite […]
Archbishop says church won’t see much change under China’s new leaders
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) — A high-ranking Vatican official from China says he doesn’t expect much to change in church-state relations with the new Chinese government. “I don’t think there will be a big change in the immediate future for the religious policy in China. It’s not one of the immediate priorities of the new government. […]
Cardinal O’Brien visits Holy Land with message of solidarity, peace
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- On the eve of his first trip to the Holy Land as grand master of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher, Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien said he hoped to encourage the region's Christian minority with a message of solidarity from Pope Benedict XVI and other Catholics in the West. "The church in the Holy Land has been under unfriendly domination throughout the centuries, and the fact that we still exist there is almost a miracle," Cardinal O'Brien told Catholic News Service Nov. 24. "We have to do everything we can as a Catholic people to encourage them and to let them know that we are one with them in their struggle."
Pope names US archbishop, Benedictine abbot to advise Vatican offices
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI named U.S. Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles a member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications and U.S. Benedictine Abbot Christopher M. Zielinski to help manage the staff of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments. The Vatican announced the appointments Nov. 24. [hotblock] Archbishop […]