Archive for April 5, 2005
St. Louis remembers papal visit, mourns with faithful worldwide
Shortly following Pope John Paul II visit to St. Louis in 1999, then Archbishop Justin Rigali said that, “It is... Read more
Bush, world dignitaries descend on Rome for papal funeral
As the onslaught of pilgrims continues to descend on Rome, the city is simultaneously preparing for the arrival of some... Read more
Former Vatican diplomat calls Pope ‘a man of peace’
As millions prepare for Pope John Paul II’s Friday funeral in the Vatican, former U.S.-Vatican ambassador Jim Nicholson shared his... Read more
Bishop Aquila: John Paul II gave ‘hope to the world’
Just hours after Pope John Paul II’s death at the Vatican Saturday, Bishop Samuel Aquila, of the Diocese of Fargo,... Read more
‘St. John Paul, one day,’ says Supreme Knight
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus believes that the universal Church will one day canonize Pope John Paul... Read more
Pope John Paul is a ‘sign of the glory of God’: Jean Vanier
Pope John Paul II is a “sign of the glory of God,” said Jean Vanier. The founder of L’Arche, an... Read more
Catholic school students celebrate the life of Pope John Paul II
The last few days have been a time of prayer, reflection and celebration of the life of Pope John Paul... Read more
Pope John Paul ‘transcended national and religious boundaries’
The life of Pope John Paul II “truly represents one of the most profound in modern human history,” said the... Read more
Terri Schiavo remembered at Catholic funeral mass
A funeral mass was celebrated in memory of Terri Schindler Schiavo yesterday. Her parents arranged the mass, which was attended... Read more
Terri Schiavo's death was murder, says Fr. Pavone
The leader of a national pro-life organization reiterated his previous statements yesterday that Terri Schiavo’s death was murder. Read more
Vatican confirms: Conclave will begin on April 18th
The Vatican announced yesterday that the College of Cardinals, now gathered in Rome to elect the Church’s 265th pope, will... Read more
Catholic Colorado governor vetoes emergency contraception bill
Colorado governor Bill Owens has vetoed a bill, which would require hospitals to provide information on emergency contraception to victims... Read more
