Archive for August 19, 2004
U.S. expected to grow while rest of world shrinks, says report
A report released this week claims that almost all of the developed world will face serious and sustained population decline... Read more
Papal Nuncio in Iraq concerned about massive exodus of Christians
The Apostolic Nuncio in Iraq, Archbishop Fernando Filoni, expressed this week his concern at the growing exodus of Christians fleeing... Read more
Bishops issue Q&A flyer on stem-cell research
In an effort to provide more information on the Catholic Church's position on stem-cell research and human cloning, the U.S.... Read more
Editor of National Catholic Reporter resents blow to “impact” story
Tom Roberts, editor of the liberal weekly newspaper National Catholic Reporter wrote an editorial column yesterday expressing his resentment with... Read more
Death toll for the “Boat of death”
The organization “Women on Waves” will no longer be able to perform abortions in international waters aboard their abortion boats. ... Read more
Trenton diocese invalidates girl’s first Communion because of use of substitute wafer
An 8 year old girl who is unable to eat wheat has had her first Communion invalidated by the diocese... Read more
Employees accuse Planned Parenthood of racism, file claims with employment commission
Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles is the subject of multiple complaints of racism, filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity... Read more
Priestly celibacy, obedience and prayer find their meaning in the apostolate, says Argentinean bishop
Bishop Carlos Malfa of Chascomus, Argentina, said this week that celibacy, obedience and prayer are three “absolute requirements” for priestly... Read more
