Archive for March 13, 2005
Pope speaks for first time since surgery; returns to Vatican
Shortly before returning to the Vatican Sunday, Pope John Paul II spoke publicly for the first time since his tracheotomy... Read more
Removing Terri’s tube is ‘direct euthanasia,’ says Vatican official
The removal of Terri Schindler Schiavo’s feeding tube would be “direct euthanasia,” a Vatican official said last week. Read more
Gibson speaks out on behalf of Schiavo
Last week moviemaker and creator of the film, The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson spoke out on behalf of... Read more
Pope thanks media for connecting him with world
In his reflections for Sunday’s weekly Angelus prayer, Pope John Paul II thanked the media for their efforts to connect... Read more
Pope expresses urgency for confession, purity in receiving Eucharist
In a message made public Saturday by the Vatican, the Pope expressed the urgency of the call to conversion and... Read more
Vatican calls on U.N. to end Darfur refugee crisis
In a March 10th speech to the United Nations, Vatican representative, Msgr. Fortunatus Nwachukwu, called the refugee situation in Africa... Read more
Recent poll shows strongest opposition to Roe v. Wade in years
Recent poll results indicate the strongest opposition to Roe v. Wade in years. Read more
Thousands expected at First Catholic Summit
Ten thousand people are expected to attend the First Catholic Summit in Washington, D.C., Palm Sunday weekend. Read more
Exhibit addresses religious clothing ban
A new multimedia exhibit seeks to explore and encourage discussion on the issue of state-sanctioned bans of religious clothing and... Read more
Study suggests women requesting abortions should be screened for abuse
Women undergoing a second or subsequent abortion are more likely to have experienced physical or sexual abuse, says a recent... Read more
‘Intensify your apostolic drive’, Pope tells Marian congregation
In a letter made public Saturday, Pope John Paul praised and challenged members of the Congregation of Marians of the... Read more
“Terrorism will never have the last word,” says Spanish Cardinal on anniversary of Madrid bombings
Before a large assembly of the faithful, civil and military authorities, and family members of victims gathered at the Archdiocesan... Read more
Advertiser uses picture of Sacred Heart to promote use of condoms
A Spanish advertising designer has launched an ad campaign promoting the use of condoms in AIDS prevention, employing an image... Read more
