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January 19, 2012

Cardinal Laghi, former nuncio to U.S., dies at 86

VATICAN CITY – Italian Cardinal Pio Laghi, a former Vatican nuncio to the United States who tried to convince President George W. Bush not to invade Iraq in 2003, died Jan. 10 at the age of 86.
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January 19, 2012

Pope baptizes infants, emphasizes parents’ formation role

VATICAN CITY – In an annual liturgy, Pope Benedict XVI baptized 13 infants and emphasized the duty of parents and godparents to educate them in the faith.
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January 19, 2012

Buffalo businessman targeted Catholics in $17 million Ponzi scheme

WASHINGTON – Catholics were targeted by an 82-year-old Buffalo, N.Y., businessman accused of running a Ponzi scheme involving at least $17 million generated from investors who responded to ads in diocesan newspapers, federal prosecutors allege.
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January 19, 2012

Basilica architect honored

The American Institute of Architects has presented its highest honor to the architect who restored the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.
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January 19, 2012

Cardinals march away with national spotlight, trophy

Calvert Hall College High School marching band director Brian Ecton is used to seeing his group shine on the big stage.
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January 19, 2012

Beyond the veil: Debate continues on why number of nuns is declining

VATICAN CITY – Statistics leave no doubt that the number of women religious has dropped sharply over the last 50 years, but there is an ongoing debate over the reasons for the decline.
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January 19, 2012

Cardinal Maida, Bishop McRaith resign; Detroit successor named

WASHINGTON – Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignations of Cardinal Adam J. Maida of Detroit and Bishop John J. McRaith of Owensboro, Ky., Jan. 5 and named Bishop Allen H. Vigneron of Oakland, Calif., as archbishop of Detroit.
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January 19, 2012

Irish prelates welcome probe of Cloyne child-protection practices

DUBLIN, Ireland – Two leading Irish Catholic churchmen welcomed news that a government commission will investigate the child-protection policy and practices in the Diocese of Cloyne.
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January 19, 2012

Lobby Night is Feb. 16

Catholics can make their voices heard on a wide range of legislative issues during the 25th-annual Lobby Night, held in Annapolis Feb. 16.
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January 19, 2012

Thai Christian leaders urge followers to stay out of political crisis

BANGKOK, Thailand – Catholic and Protestant leaders said they have urged Christians to stay neutral and pray for peace in the country, which remains deeply divided in a protracted political crisis.
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January 19, 2012

Bishop warns activist to stay clear or face arrest, sanctions

PORTLAND, Maine – The bishop of Portland has warned an advocate for abuse victims to stay away from him and the cathedral or risk being arrested and losing the right to participate in the church’s sacraments.
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January 19, 2012

Catholic TV studio in Latvia inspired, shocked by audience’s support

WASHINGTON – After an unexpected outpouring of support, a small Catholic TV studio was able to continue airing its weekly 26-minute program on Latvia’s state-owned television station.
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