Archive for March 27, 2005

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Pope skips Easter Monday blessing

Thousand of Pilgrims at St. Peter Square were disappointed this morning when Pope John Paul failed to appear at his... Read more

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Terri finally receives last rites and Communion, supporters to bring fight to DC

Terri Schiavo was given last rites and Easter communion after an initial opposition from her stranded  husband Michael, while supporters... Read more

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New South Dakota law acknowledges that abortion ends a ‘whole, unique human life’

Last week, South Dakota lawmakers created a roadblock for the abortion industry. A new state law now requires women seeking... Read more

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Parents fight to keep Catholic instruction in Quebec public schools

A committee of Christian parents submitted a petition to the Quebec government, with more than 56,000 signatures, in favor of... Read more

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Jean Vanier to receive prestigious Knights award

Jean Vanier will receive the Gaudium et Spes Award from the Knights of Columbus April 2.  Read more

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Christians question new translation of Bible

A new version of one of the world’s most widely read English-language Bibles has caused a stir among some Christians... Read more

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Picture of Pope made with outlines of Brazlian soldiers

The work of art is by Polish artist Piot Uklansk, of New York, who traveled to Brazil to photograph thousands... Read more

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Colombian bishops call for peace and reconciliation

The Bishops Conference of Colombia and the National Reconciliation Committee issued a joint statement calling for “transparent dialogue and political... Read more