News from the Pews
Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy has Private Audience with Pope Francis
April 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
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 »
Mexican Catholic Church: Cancun Playboy Casino Has to GO
April 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Mexican Catholic Church is offended, pissed and ready for a good fight against American lite-porn house Playboy. The Church, which views gambling as a place that “attracts criminal elements”, does not want one placed in front of its front door. continue reading »
Catholic Majority Uruguay Approves Same-Sex Marriage
April 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Latin American country of Uruguay has approved same sex marriage, becoming the second country in the region to do so. continue reading »
Joel Osteen Calls Internet Prank Claiming He Abandoned Christianity ‘Comical’
April 10, 2013 | by The Celebrity Cafe
Famous evangelical preacher Joel Osteen has been the target of an Internet hoax that saw him renouncing religion. A group of people created a fake Twitter account and fake websites claiming Osteen had abandoned Christianity. continue reading »
Bishops from Mexico Gather for 95th Plenary Assembly
April 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The 95th Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Mexico begins today, Monday, April 8 under the theme "The challenges of the Church in Mexico in these next 3 years." continue reading »
U.S. Catholic Bishops Award $3.1 Million to Pastoral Work in Latin America
April 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America approved funding for 132 projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, worth over $3.1 million, to aid pastoral work in that region. The funds also will allow young people to attend World Youth Day (WYD) in Brazil, July 23-28. continue reading »
JUST IN: Son of Mega-Church Pastor Rick Warren Commits Suicide
April 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mega-church Pastor Rick Warren issued a family statement that their youngest son, Matthew, committed suicide at his home. The 27-year-old according to family members struggled with mental illness most of his life. continue reading »
Spanish P.M. is First European Head of Gov’t to be Received by Pope Francis
April 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will travel to Rome on April 15 to be received in the Vatican by Pope Francis, government officials told Efe. continue reading »
Rev. Angel Armando Perez Sentenced for Sexually Abusing 12-year-old During ‘Sleepover’
April 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A Mexican priest working in a Portland, Oregon church has been sentenced to 6-years in prison for sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy during ‘sleepovers’. continue reading »
Pope Francis Calls for Peace at First Easter Mass
March 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Francis called on Easter Sunday for peace in a world "still divided by greed looking for easy gain, wounded by the selfishness which threatens human life and the family, selfishness that continues in human trafficking, the most extensive form of slavery in this twenty-first century." continue reading »
