Archive for July 26, 2004
Pope asks Colombian guerrilla to release kidnapped Bishop
Fr. Ciro Benedettini, C.P., vice director of the Holy See Press Office, declared this morning that the Holy Father has... Read more
Democrats break with tradition; don’t invite Boston archbishop to convention
In a break from tradition, the Democratic Party did not invite the archbishop of Boston to offer a blessing at... Read more
Colombian rebels kidnap bishop, promise will be released “carrying message”
Bishop Misael Vacca Ramirez of Yopal, Colombia, was kidnapped Sunday by members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) while he... Read more
Bishop Carlson says prayer needs a boost among Catholics
Prayer must become an important part of every Christian’s daily life, said Bishop Robert Carlson of Sioux Falls at the... Read more
Parents of murdered girl find comfort in their Christian faith
The parents of a nine-year-old Toronto girl, who was abducted last fall and murdered, have found comfort and solace in... Read more
TV Movie about the life of John Paul II in the works
A movie entitled “The Story of Karol,” about the life of John Paul II is to be filmed in Poland... Read more
Cardinal encourages Spanish young people to live Christianity as a “passionate adventure”
During the celebration of the feast of St. James the Apostle, Patron of Spain, the Archbishop of Madrid and President... Read more
Christians in the Orient persecuted by Buddhism, says Vatican observer
Writing in his weekly column for the Italian online journal “L’Espresso,” noted Vatican observer Sandro Magister reveals that, according to... Read more
