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Study: New Religious Vocations are Attracted by Traditional religious life |
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 A landmark study on vocations to religious institutes in the United States since 1993 has found that recent vocations are both more culturally diverse and characterized by common values, including fidelity to the Magisterium. The study, conducted by the Center for the Applied Research in the Apostolate for the National Religious Vocation Conference, found that although 94% of “finally-professed” religious are white, recent vocations are 21% Hispanic, 14% Asian or Pacific Islander, and 6% African or African American. |
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Africa’s bishops praise, defend Pope’s ‘boldness’ on condoms |
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 Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam and president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa (SECAM), issued a statement on May 12 offering strong praise of Pope Benedict’s controversial March 17 remarks on AIDS and condom use.
"It will be recalled,” writes Cardinal Pengo, “that the Pope on a flight to Africa on his first apostolic visit to the continent in March this year in response to a question on the stand of the Catholic Church regarding the use of condoms |
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Archbishop Burke Urges Fasting, Penance and Adoration |
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 Calls Notre Dame's Honor of Obama the Greatest Scandal
WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 8, 2009 (Zenit.org).- Archbishop Raymond Burke is encouraging Catholics to practice patriotism within the Church, drawing strength from the sacraments to fuel efforts to transform the country. |
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Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines Vows to Stop Passage of Reproductive Health Bill |
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 By Success Kanayo Uchime
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (ANS) - The Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines is not relenting on its decision to put to a stop the passage of the controversial Reproductive Health Bill before the House of Representatives. |
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Rebirth of Faith Seen as Sign of Hope in China |
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 Conference Considers Ongoing Abuse of Christians
ROME, APRIL 9, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The Catholic Church in China has lived in clandestine conditions for the last 50 years, but a rebirth of faith in the country gives reason to hope, says the director of AsiaNews. |
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