Sunday, March 13, 2011

Weekly News (Second Week of March 2011)

1. Pope Praying for Japan's Quake Victims

VATICAN CITY, MARCH 11, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is assuring the victims of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit off the north eastern coast of Japan today of his prayers and spiritual closeness. [Read More]

2. Almsgiving Brings Us Closer to God, Says Pope

VATICAN CITY, MARCH 11, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is encouraging charitable giving, noting that this brings us closer to God and facilitates our own conversion. [Read More]

3. Veritas Pushes ‘No Meat Friday’ Campaign

MANILA, March 10, 2011— There is a movement afoot aimed at changing the way Filipinos eat one day a week at least this season of Lent. [Read More]

4. Homosexual Agenda Set to Erupt at UN in Geneva

GENEVA, March 10 (C-FAM) The international movement to include homosexual behavior and identity within a new, specially protected class of rights is once more setting its sights on the UN Human Rights Council. [Read More]

5. Homosexual Activist: 'Imposed Morality' A Bad Idea

Christians in Britain opposed to the homosexual lifestyle are receiving support from an unexpected source. [Read More]

6. Internet, Social Media Can Help Pro-Lifers Win Abortion Battle

The Internet can transform an organization or cause by making it look more powerful than it really is or weaker, depending on its online presence. A single YouTube video posted by an unknown person can launch an entire organization or movement. [Read More]

7. ‘Baby-selling’ Surrogacy Bill Passes Washington State House

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 11, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A controversial bill that clears the path for homosexual couples to attain legal parentage of children and sets up parameters for paid surrogacy passed late last month along party lines in the Washington state House of Representatives. [Read More]

8. Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Bill Fails in Maryland House

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 11, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A bill to legalize same-sex “marriage” failed Friday to win enough support for passage from the Maryland House of Delegates. [Read More]

9. Is Theology of the Body Really All About Sex?

What is the relationship between theology of the body and evangelization? [Read More]

10. These 40 Days - Guide For Lent [Read More]

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