Archive for February 24, 2004
Pope calls Christians to asceticism during Lent
Pope John Paul II began Lent this morning calling on Catholics to live this season as “a journey of prayer,... Read more
Holy See gives details of publication on sexual abuse
The Vatican Information Service (VIS) announced today the publication of a volume produced by the Pontifical Academy for Life containing... Read more
Pope mourns victims of earthquake in Morocco
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State, sent a telegram of condolences on behalf of Pope John Paul II, to... Read more
John Paul II three weeks away from third longest pontificate in history
The pontificate of John Paul II is approaching a new record. On March 17 it will become the third longest... Read more
U.S. President calls on Congress to enact amendment to protect marriage
President George W. Bush called upon the Congress to promptly pass an amendment to the United States Constitution, defining and... Read more
Court cancels oral arguments in Roe V. Wade consideration
A federal appeals court canceled oral arguments on a motion to reconsider the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe... Read more
Church in Cuba says goodbye to Bishop Riverón
After the Mass of Requiem celebrated by Cardinal Jaime Ortega in the Archdiocesan Cathedral, thousands of faithful paid their last... Read more
Study says religious indifference prevalent among Spanish youth
A report by the Santa María Foundation revealed that the majority of young people in Spain are “indifferent” to religion. Read more
