Catholics warn Gingrich, Santorum on race baiting
By David Gibson| Religion News Service, Published: January 20
More than 40 Catholic leaders and theologians have issued an open letter to Catholic candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum, warning them “to stop perpetuating ugly racial stereotypes on the campaign trail.”
The signers of the open letter, which was released Friday (Jan. 20), cited Gingrich’s repeated criticisms of Barack Obama as a “food stamp president” who encourages … [More]

Beatification Causes Advance for 2 London-Born Nuns

Mother Riccarda Saved Jews From Nazis

LONDON, JAN. 18, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The causes of beatification for two London-born nuns have finished their diocesan stage and are headed to Rome.
The dossier on Mother Riccarda Beauchamp Hambrough (1887-1966), and on Sister Katherine Flanagan (1892-1941) have been sent to the Congregation for Saints' Causes, the Catholic Herald reported Tuesday.
Both nuns were Bridgettine Sisters.
Mother Riccarda … [More]

AbortionWiki Launch to Shine Light on Global Abortion Industry
Posted by james mary evans — January 19, 2012
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Protestors in Spain call for removal of offensive Christ image
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/protestors-in-spain-call-for-removal-of-offensive-christ-image

Madrid, Spain, Jan 20, 2012 / 06:04 pm (CNA).- The civil rights group Hazteoir.org urged the mayor of Madrid to remove an offensive picture from a photo exhibit showing a Christ-like figure who is naked with a crucifix covering the genital area.
Group spokesperson Ogla Cuquerella said the photo attacks “the religious sentiments … [More]