Archive for June 17, 2004
Pope exhorts Spain to protect human dignity, family life, religion
On receiving the Letters of Credence of the new ambassador of Spain, Jorge Dezcallar de Mazarredo, the Pope spoke firmly... Read more
Catholic U. and NAACP reach no agreement over chapter
There was no agreement between leaders of Catholic University of America and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored... Read more
Same-sex marriage may be grounds for firing in Massachusetts Church
The Catholic Church in Massachusetts has discussed firing homosexual employees who marry their same-sex partners, said Daniel Avila of the... Read more
U.S. family group lauds Australian marriage lobby for getting government support
The Australian Family Association has secured the support of Australian Prime Minister John Howard and the opposition Labor Party for... Read more
US Bishops to vote on Communion and pro-abortion politicians today
As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is winding up their spring meeting in Denver, a statement on... Read more
Catholic League blamed for silencing of Kerry’s religious adviser, Donohue responds
Washington Times reporter Julia Duin wrote that Mara Vanderslice, the Kerry campaign’s director of religious outreach, is no longer permitted... Read more
FDA contradicts Peruvian Health Minister: “Anti-implantation” effect of morning after pill not ruled out
A spokeswoman for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told CNA that the government agency has not ruled out... Read more
Bolivian bishops condemn assassination of mayor and warn against lack of respect for law
The Secretary General of the Bolivian Bishops Conference, Bishop Jesus Juarez, has denounced the killing of the Benjamin Altamirano, mayor... Read more
U.S. Bishops issue statement on “Catholics in political life”
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved on Friday a statement highlighting that Catholics public officials who dissent... Read more
