CNA Daily News

Crucifix is symbol of freedom, says Spanish bishop

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:10:00 -0500

Madrid, Spain, Nov 9, 2009 / 02:10 pm (CNA).- The secretary general of the Spanish bishops' conference, Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Martinez Camino of Madrid, lamented the recent ruling by the EU Court in Strasburg, Germany that ordered Italy to remove crucifixes from school classrooms. The crucifix is "a symbol of freedom," he explained.

Portuguese bishops to discuss upcoming papal visit during assembly

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:25:00 -0500

Fatima, Portugal, Nov 9, 2009 / 01:25 pm (CNA).- The secretary general of Portugal's bishops' conference has released the schedule of the 173rd Plenary Assembly of the bishops, which will include a discussion on Pope Benedict's upcoming visit to Fatima in May 2010.

Living our baptism means staying united to the Church, Pope counsels

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:37:00 -0500

Rome, Italy, Nov 9, 2009 / 12:37 pm (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI touched on the importance of the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, saying that "living our Baptism means remaining firmly united to the Church, even when we see her face darkened by certain shadows and stains."

Provision for Anglicans published, celibacy question answered

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:33:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 9, 2009 / 12:33 pm (CNA).- Anglicans who wish to enter into communion with the Catholic Church received the path for doing so today as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) published the papal declaration "Anglicaoranum coetibus." The document clears up questions about married priests and the power of the ordinariates' bishops among other issues.

Abortionist who knows he is 'killing' returns late-term abortions to Dallas

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:12:00 -0500

Dallas, Texas, Nov 8, 2009 / 07:12 pm (CNA).- An abortionist who says he know he is "killing" has opened a late-term abortion clinic in North Texas, prompting local pro-lifers to express their dismay that such a clinic was absent for only 14 months. However, they also affirmed their resolve to peacefully end the "grave evil" in their community.

Archbishop of Military Services expresses 'pain and solidarity' with Ft. Hood victims

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:49:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Nov 8, 2009 / 04:49 pm (CNA).- Recalling the tragedy last week in which one man opened fire on his fellow soldiers at Ft. Hood in Texas, the Archbishop of Military Services, Timothy P. Broglio, issued a statement of prayer for all involved in the shooting.

Thousands of Catholics turn out for Rosary Sunday in Phoenix

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:33:00 -0500

Phoenix, Ariz., Nov 8, 2009 / 02:33 pm (CNA).- From its humble beginnings in the church of St. Francis Xavier in Phoenix, Rosary Sunday has grown into an annual event that draws more than 5,000 people in devotion to Mary. Last month, Catholics in the diocese marked the 34th year the faithful throughout the state gathered for adoration, confession, benediction and the recitation of the rosary.

Church to honor first U.S. citizen to be canonized on Nov. 13

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:25:00 -0500

CNA STAFF, Nov 8, 2009 / 01:25 pm (CNA).- On November 13, the universal Church will honor St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, an Italian missionary who spent much of her life working with Italian immigrants in the United States. Mother Cabrini, who had a deathly fear of water and drowning, crossed the Atlantic Ocean more than 30 times in service of the Church and the people she was serving.

Total gift of self is an necessary to Christian life, says Benedict XVI

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:57:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 8, 2009 / 10:57 am (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Sunday Mass for the 15,000 people squeezed into Brescia, Italy's Paul VI Square. The Holy Father recalled the Gospel of the widow's contribution and underlined the necessity of the Church's role in the Salvation of humanity.

Marian devotion is a means of guiding souls to Christ, says Benedict XVI

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:51:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 8, 2009 / 10:51 am (CNA).- Speaking before Sunday's Angelus in the city of Brescia, Italy, the Holy Father recalled Paul VI's strong devotion to the Blessed Mother. "As his ecclesial responsibilities increased he in fact developed an ever wider vision and organic relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary and the mystery of the Church," noted Pope Benedict.