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Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy has Private Audience with Pope Francis
April 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy had a private meeting with Pope Francis, the meeting lasted for 24 minutes in the Private Library of the Vatican. continue reading »
Pope Francis’ Manuscript on ‘Mission of Church’ Revealed to Cuban Cardinal
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Cuba's Catholic prelate, Jaime Ortega, made public in Havana a manuscript with remarks made by Jorge Bergoglio about the mission of the church in a session before the conclave that elected him pope. continue reading »
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez Has Private Audience with Pope Francis I
March 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Latino Catholic news, Pope Francis I welcomed his first head of state, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez. The former Archbishop of Buenos Aires has been a vocal critic of Fernandez and her policies. continue reading »
Catholic Churches Urging Followers to Contact Members of Congress on Immigration Reform
February 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Catholic Church through its Conference of Bishops are urging their followers to contact their Congressmen, Senator to support comprehensive immigration reform and focus on needs of the poor. continue reading »
Was Pope Benedict’s Trip to Mexico Reason for Historic Resignation?
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Reports coming out of the Vatican indicate Pope Benedict decided to retire after his trip to Mexico-Cuba back in March of last year. continue reading »
Pope Benedict Made Personal Decision to Step Down
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Pope Benedict XVI said here Wednesday that he decided to resign the papacy "in full freedom for the good of the Church." continue reading »
Archbishop Jose Gomez Speaks Out on Immigration
January 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, welcomed principles set forth by a group of eight U.S. Senators as a blueprint for reform the country’s immigration system. continue reading »
Over 1,000 Faith Leaders Urge for Immediate Action on Immigration Reform
January 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
When members of the new Congress arrived on Capitol Hill yesterday (Jan. 22) they were greeted by calls from some 1,000 faith leaders, all asking the same question: “What are you doing to help enact immigration reform this year?” continue reading »
Pope’s Christmas Message: Let Us Not Lose Hope for Peace
December 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Pope Benedict XVI urged people in his Christmas Message on Tuesday to not lose hope that there will be peace in the world, saying that the birth of Christ "is a flowering of new life for all humanity." continue reading »
Pope Benedict to Celebrate Midnight Mass for the Millions of Faithful Around the World
December 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Pope Benedict XVI will begin the traditional celebration of Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at 10:00 p.m. (2100 GMT) Monday in St. Peter's Basilica. continue reading »
Catholic Latinos Siding with Obama, Evangelicals Divided
October 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Latino vote varies according to religion: while Catholics and people without religious affiliation overwhelmingly support President Barack Obama, Hispanic evangelicals are divided, according to a report released Thursday by the Pew Hispanic Center and the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. continue reading »
Sister Maria Ines Teresa Arias to be Beatified in Mexico
April 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Sister Maria Ines Teresa Arias (1904-1981), the Mexican nun who founded the Congregation of Poor Clare Missionary Sisters, will be beatified at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Catholic Church said. continue reading »
Unprecedented Public Celebrations for Lent and Way of the Cross in Cuba
March 4, 2012 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Latino Daily News
The Havana Archbishopric is celebrating unprecedented live and public "Way of the Cross" events on the streets of the Cuban capital during Lent and in preparation for the visit to the island by Pope Benedict XVI late this month. continue reading »
Pope Names Spanish and Brazilan Priests to College of Cardinals
February 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday solemnly proclaimed 22 new cardinals, including a Spaniard and a Brazilian. continue reading »
Former El Salvador Guerrillas Continue Occupation of Main Cathedral in Country
January 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
One day to go to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the 20th "Peace Accords" in El Salvador and the main church of this country, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Salvador continues to be occupied by former veterans of the previous armed conflict. continue reading »
Pope Details Visit to Mexico in March, Obama and Calderon Both to Receive Pontiff
January 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
the Holy Father will arrive at the Leon airport, Guanajuato, on the evening of Friday, March 23, 2012, and will be officially received by the President of the United States of Mexico, Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, by the Episcopal Conference and the Archbishop of Leon. continue reading »
Hispanic Catholic Bishops Urge via Letter Campaign For ‘Humane’ Immigration Reform
December 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
There are 33 Catholic Bishops of the United States of America, of Hispanic origin, who have called for "a fair immigration reform, humane and effective" continue reading »
Mexico’s Virgin of Juquila Arrives to Its New Home in Los Angeles
November 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A replica of the image of the Virgin of Juquila, one of the most venerated in Mexico, is now in the Southern California city of Lynwood. continue reading »
Papal Trip to Cuba and Mexico Under Consideration for Spring 2012
November 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Replying to questions raised by journalists, Holy See Press Director Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. has announced that Benedict XVI is studying the possibility continue reading »
Weekly Special: Forgiveness for Abortion Being Dispensed by the Pope Himself in Spain
August 17, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Por Que
When Pope Benedict arrives in Madrid this week for World Youth Day he will not only be bringing his blessings but forgiveness for any woman who confesses to having an abortion and a welcome back mat to the Catholic church. continue reading »
