Archive for March 2, 2004

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Catholic Charities says court fails to support religious freedom

 The California Catholic Conference is not backing down after the state’s highest court ruled March 1 that Catholic Charities, Inc.... Read more

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New translations, more sales for Pope’s book of poems

Pope John Paul II’s most recent book of poetry has sold more than 600,000 copies and will soon be released... Read more

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Beatification of “father of Europe” possible during coming Papal visit to France

The French daily “Le Figaro” is reporting that Pope John Paul II could beatify the late French Prime Minister, Robert... Read more

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German bishops call for reference to God in EU Constitution

On Monday the president of the German Bishops Conference, Cardinal Karl Lehman, called for the inclusion of a reference to... Read more

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Rebels killed archbishop, says government report

Burundian rebels assassinated Archbishop Michael Courtney Dec. 29 since his car was flying the Vatican flag, states a recent draft... Read more

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Bishops of Nicaragua call on faithful to receive littlest ones with love this Lent

Following upon the Lenten message of Pope John Paul II, the Bishops Conference of Nicaragua is inviting the faithful to... Read more