News from the Pews
January 2013 Archives
Archbishop Jose Gomez Speaks Out on Immigration
January 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff
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 »
Catholic Samba Group Turns Parade into Procession After Nightclub Fire
January 29, 2013 | by U.S. Catholic
A Catholic samba group in Rio de Janeiro changed its parade plans after the nightclub fire that killed more than 230 people, most of them students from the local university in Santa Maria. continue reading »
Catholic Church Property Nationalized by Fidel Castro in 1961 Returned
January 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Authorities in the province of Granma, in the south-east of Cuba, have returned to the Catholic Church two buildings and land, within the policies of President Raul Castro, continue reading »
U.S. Friar Accused of Sexually Abuse Commits Suicide
January 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A Franciscan friar accused of sexually abusing male high school students in Pennsylvania committed suicide in the monastery where he had been kept under strict surveillance since 2000, police said Saturday. continue reading »
Over 1,000 Faith Leaders Urge for Immediate Action on Immigration Reform
January 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
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 »
Reverend Samuel Rodriguez Delivers Keynote Address at MLK Service (VIDEO)
January 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday observance Annual Commemorative Service, a major event during the King Week celebration, scheduled for Monday, January 21, will feature keynote speaker the Reverend Samuel Rodriguez , President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), who King Center CEO, Elder Bernice A. King, called "an electrifying orator" and continue reading »
PEW STUDY:Roe v. Wade at 40: Most Oppose Overturning Abortion Decision – Millennials Less Aware
January 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
As the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision approaches, the public remains opposed to completely overturning the historic ruling on abortion. A new poll by the Pew Research Center finds that more than six-in-ten (63%) say they would not like to see the court completely overturn the Roe v. Wade decision continue reading »
40,000 Bikers Pay Homage to their Patroness: Our Lady of the Favor in Mexico
January 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Bikers rode hundreds of kilometers in Mexico to have their motorcycles blessed and to pay homage to the Our Lady of the Favor, whom they consider their patroness. continue reading »
Pope Benedict To Tweet in Latin to Nearly 4,000 Followers
January 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Benedict XVI now has 3,730 followers on his Twitter account in Latin, two days ahead of his scheduled inaugural tweet, the Vatican said Friday. continue reading »
Lynching in Guatemala Condemned by Catholic Church
January 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latin America news, the Catholic church of Guatemala has condemned the lynchings in the country, specifically in Puerto Barrios where two thieves were killed continue reading »
Illinois Bishops Welcome Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented in State
January 15, 2013 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
The Catholic Conference of Illinois has welcomed the legislative passage of a measure permitting immigrants who are not present in the United States legally to apply for temporary driver’s licenses. continue reading »
Pope Honors Immigrants as “Bearers of Faith and Hope”
January 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
After praying the Angelus, the Pope recalled that today marks the World Day of Migrants and Refugees and, in his annual message for the occasion, compared immigration to "a pilgrimage of faith and hope". continue reading »
27-Year-Old Priest Remains Missing in Michoacán, Mexico
January 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Mexican diocese of Zamora, Michoacån sent to Fides Agency an appeal to pray for Father Santiago, who has been missing since December 27, 2012. continue reading »
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez: First Latino Leader to Give Keynote at Dr. King Commemorative Service
January 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday observance Annual Commemorative Service, a major event during the King Week celebration, scheduled for Monday, January 21, will feature keynote speaker the Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, continue reading »
Three Kings Represent the Search for God, Says Pope
January 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that the Three Kings symbolize the search throughout history for God. continue reading »
