Bishop Fernandez lauds large families as sign of hope amidst a culture of death

Bishop Demetrio Fernandez

Madrid, Sep 16, 2008 / 04:41 pm (CNA).- Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona said this week that amidst a culture of death in Spain that promotes abortion and genetic manipulation, large families open to life are a sign of hope for a new and better future. In a pastoral letter, the Spanish bishop warned of [...]

Society must support family founded upon marriage, Spanish cardinal says

Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera

Madrid, Sep 16, 2008 / 08:36 pm (CNA).- The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, said during a homily this week that it is the duty of each and every member of society “to support and strengthen the family and its foundation.” This must be done by spreading the truth about marriage as “a lifelong [...]

Ecuadoran archbishop says sacrifice of the unborn is unacceptable

Archbishop Antonio Yarza

Quito, Sep 16, 2008 / 07:12 pm (CNA).- Thousands of Catholics participated in three Masses celebrated by the bishops of Ecuador this past weekend, with the president of the Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Antonio Arregui Yarza, reminding Ecuadorans that the rights of the unborn must be respected. “We must all help these lives to achieve viability [...]

We Must Stand By Our Beliefs

Father John Trigilio

Catholic Action for Faith and Family is more vital than ever thanks to the pernicious and prolific lies being spewed about our beloved religion. Sadly, the inaccuracies and errors are coming from our own kind, i.e., professed Catholics. Case in point, the recent debacle over the bizarre interpretation and application of faith and morals by [...]

Pro-Abortion Candidates are “Disqualified” – Clarifies “Faithful Citizenship”

Bishop Robert Vasa

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Pope to Paraguayan bishops: Embark on a ‘vast missionary effort,’ including politics

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

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Bishop Slattery Issues Response to Pelosi, Biden Abortion Remarks

Bishop Edward Slattery

In recent weeks, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Joe Biden have been asked by Tom Brokaw on “Meet the Press” to explain their personal opinions on the question of “When does Human Life Begin?” The essence of their views, which they both claim are developed from their experience as Catholics, is first, [...]

Judging the Candidates

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Candidates for political office regularly speak out on moral issues. This is certainly acceptable since our Constitution upholds the separation of church and state. The separation envisioned by our founding fathers was intended as a protection for the free exercise of religion. In his letter to the Baptist [...]

Understanding the issues and what’s at stake.

Bishop Walker Nickless

Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, bishops to meet in Baltimore My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, The month of November gives us much to ponder and reflect upon. This month is traditionally set aside for us to remember our beloved dead. Let us continue to pray for all our brothers and [...]

Modern look at abortion not same as St. Augustine’s

Bishop Robert Vasa

BEND – It is not possible this week to write about things related to the Catholic Church without making special note of the comments of a high-ranking U.S. official regarding abortion. This official, drawing from the rich tradition of the teachings of Saint Augustine, implied that he would have permitted abortion up to three months [...]