Archive for June 24, 2004
Europe’s future depends on the institution of the family, says Pope
In an address today to participants in the European Symposium of University Professors, the Holy Father strongly affirmed that “Europe’s... Read more
Pope praises Malta’s faith, says it has vital role of upholding Christian identity of Europe
The Holy Father received recently elected President Edward Fenech Adami of Malta this morning and through him sent his “heartfelt... Read more
Formerly paralyzed women prove effectiveness of adult stem-sell research
Two women, who were formerly paralyzed but treated with the use of adult stem cells, attended a press conference yesterday... Read more
Catholic League slams Jewish newspaper criticizing U.S. bishops
The president of the Catholic League said Catholics are owed an apology after the lead editorial in the June 25... Read more
Christian Brothers invited to open new public school in Chicago
Chicago Public Schools officials have invited the De La Salle Christian Brothers to open a new public middle school in... Read more
Bishops to invite Pope to visit Northern Ireland
The bishops of Ireland have announced the possibility of a historic visit by Pope John Paul II to Northern Ireland. ... Read more
Sports and tourism aid mutual understanding and development, says Pope
The Holy Father has written a letter on the virtues of sports and tourism and the contribution they make to... Read more
Christianity cannot be relegated to the private sector, says Archbishop
Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, stated this week that Christianity “has a vocation to public witness and active presence... Read more
Iraqi priest says dialogue between Turks and Iraqi Kurds are “a step towards peace”
Fr. Nizar Semaan, an Iraqi priest in Mosul, told the Vatican news agency Fides this week that meetings between Turkish... Read more
