Archive for February 24, 2005
Pope John Paul resting; breathing on own following tracheotomy
The Vatican this morning released a much anticipated statement on the condition of Pope John Paul II who underwent tracheotomy... Read more
Pope calls ‘Christ and the Church’ center Msgr. Giussani’s life
The Vatican announced today that a letter of condolences from the Holy Father sent Tuesday was read during the funeral... Read more
Wisconsin group points efforts toward fight to save Schiavo
A Pro-life group in Wisconsin is making the fight for Terri Schiavo’s life first on their priority list. Read more
Supporters fight for Schiavo’s life with prayer and protests
As the family of brain damaged Terri Schiavo race the clock to prevent her husband from removing her feeding tube,... Read more
Bishop Aquila named Apostolic Administrator for Sioux Falls
The Diocese of Fargo yesterday announced that Pope John Paul II has named Bishop Samuel J. Aquila, Bishop of Fargo,... Read more
Vatican announces second synod of African bishops
Today the Vatican publicized a Message from Pope John Paul to Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, secretary general of the Synod of... Read more
Baltimore Archbishop urges faithful to pray for Pope’s recovery
Several U.S. bishops have encouraged their faithful to pray for Pope John Paul II. Read more
Quebec cardinals ask Canadians to pray for Pope
Two Canadian cardinals have called for special prayers for the frail leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Read more
Christian Life Movement founder calls Pope ‘an example of constancy and fortitude’
Luis Fernando, founder of the Christian Life Movement, a worldwide religious community based in Peru called on Catholics today to... Read more
New film distorts truth of Crusades, depicts ‘Osama bin Laden’s version of history’
A new film about the Crusades distorts history and risks fuelling Islamic fundamentalism, say some British academics. Read more
White House wishes the Pope fast recovery
President George W. Bush wished Pope John Paul II a speedy recovery yesterday. Read more
Anglican Communion asks U.S., Canadian churches to withdraw
The U.S. Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada withdrew yesterday from a key body of the worldwide Anglican... Read more
Catholic League demands NBC sitcom be shelved
The Catholic League is demanding that NBC retire the sitcom “Committed” after the network made “a direct frontal assault on... Read more
