Monthly Archives: September 2011

Sr. Mary Whited was an introvert, a woman who considered and weighed her thoughts before speaking. But those who knew Whited, who died of cancer at age 70 on Aug. 31, did not mistake her quiet and gentle demeanor for … Continue reading →

In his introductory speech to the Italian Episcopal Conference’s permanent council, the bishops’ leader spoke of “styles of life which, if brought to light, it will be difficult to show their compatibility with institutional decorum” The Italian Prime Minister was … Continue reading →

MINISTER FOR CHILDREN: THE IN Plain Sight report reminds us that Irish children were subjected to “treatment that would be horrifying if it were done to prisoners of war, never mind little boys and girls”, Minister for Children and Youth … Continue reading →

Archbishop Vincent Concessao has said a Catholic country like Switzerland should not allow stashing of illegal money in its banks and that Europe, “bankrupt on moral values”, was in need of re-evangelization. The Delhi archbishop, on an ad limina visit, … Continue reading →

A leading Catholic anti-abortion group whose leader is under scrutiny for failing to disclose financial details reported a $1.4 million deficit in 2010 despite collecting tens of millions of dollars in donations during recent years. The budget shortfall at Priests … Continue reading →

The fraud squad is investigating one of Christchurch’s most senior Catholic priests over claims of missing cash in his parish. Father John Fitzmaurice, the parish priest for Sacred Heart church in Addington, was suspended from duty last month over alleged … Continue reading →

Well-known canon lawyer Edward Peters delved into the unresolved issues on both sides of the situation involving Father Frank Pavone being called back to Amarillo, Texas by his bishop. “Fr. Pavone has already undertaken the correct move by returning to … Continue reading →

Msgr. Georg Ratzinger believes that his younger brother, Pope Benedict XVI, should retire if health problems make it impossible for him to fulfill his pastoral duties. “If it is not going well health-wise, my brother should have the courage and … Continue reading →