Archive for November 23, 2005
Education, cultural dialogue, support for rural farmers needed to combat poverty, hunger, says Pope
Earlier today, Pope Benedict told a group of representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),... Read more
Vatican Christmas concert will highlight Church universality, honor east Asian missions
The Vatican announced today that its annual Christmas concert, scheduled for December 3rd, will be dedicated this year to the... Read more
Document re homosexuals in priesthood warranted, prudent, says Catholic League
The Vatican document indicating that homosexuals cannot be admitted to the seminary and to holy orders is warranted and prudent,... Read more
Pope puts friars of Assisi under direct Vatican authority
In a move that some reports have called “shocking”, Pope Benedict XVI has put the friars of the shrine of... Read more
Bishop seeks help to build orphanage in Pakistan after devastating quake
Catholic leaders in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir are gathering their resources to build an orphanage after the devastating earthquake Oct. 8 left... Read more
Anniversary of murders is opportunity to call for peace
The 25th anniversary of “the martyrdoms” of four U.S. missionaries in El Salvador offers an opportunity for rededication to the... Read more
