Archive for July 14, 2005
Pope Benedict reveals new style in first three months of Pontificate, says analyst
In a column published Friday by the Italian online magazine L’Espresso Vatican analyst Sandro Magister notes that, three months after... Read more
Italian Bishop murdered in Kenya; police, Vatican still asking why?
The Vatican has announced that Bishop Luigi Locati, Apostolic vicar of Isiolo (Kenya) was shot dead as he returned home... Read more
US first lady donates $500,000 to Catholic AIDS program
The United States first lady, Laura Bush, pledged $500,000 to support a Catholic program in Tanzania that provides support to... Read more
Anglican bishop suspends priest opposed to ordination of gays
The Episcopalian bishop of the Diocese of Connecticut has suspended a priest who disagreed with his support of an openly... Read more
New Fort Worth bishop reflects upon sudden death of predecessor
It was a mix of happiness and sorrow at the ordination Wednesday of Fort Worth’s third bishop. Bishop Kevin Vann... Read more
Moving ‘Ninth Day’, depicts often ignored Nazi abuse of Catholics
Along side of the millions of Jews, horrifically murdered in the Nazi concentration camps of World War II, were an... Read more
US should press Pakistan to repeal blasphemy laws, says religious freedom group
The United States should press the government of Pakistan to repeal its blasphemy laws and to release a jailed Christian... Read more
16,000 handicapped to attend WYD 2005
Organizers of the upcoming World Youth Day in Cologne announced they expect some 16,000 handicapped individuals from various countries to... Read more
In new book, Pope Benedict challenges idea of pop-culture Jesus
Frustrated by a flurry of popularity surrounding what he sees as a false idea of Jesus, Pope Benedict XVI, in... Read more
Scientist calls Cardinal Schonborn’s evolution editorial a ‘much needed clarification’ on Church teaching
In light of a recent firestorm over a New York Times editorial by Vienna’s Cardinal Christoph Schonborn discussing the Church’s... Read more
“Missionary honeymoons” new alternative among Spanish newlyweds
An increasing number of newlyweds in Spain are deciding to turn their weddings and honeymoons into opportunities to reach out... Read more
Fourteen Chilean dioceses to celebrate Social Weeks
As part of the activities surrounding the canonization of Chilean Father Alberto Hurtado, fourteen dioceses in Chile will take part... Read more
Online registration needed for Seminarians who want to meet the Pope
Seminarians from around the world willing to register for a special meeting with Pope Benedict XVI during World Youth Day... Read more
