Archive for August 30, 2005
Pope issues telegram to victims of Hurricane Katrina
Pope Benedict XVI said he was “deeply saddened by the tragic consequences” of Hurricane Katrina, which pummeled the state of... Read more
US Bishops announce national collection for Hurricane Katrina relief
As the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina continues to unfold along the U.S. Gulf coast, The U.S. Conference of Catholic... Read more
Holy See to publish document on admittance of homosexuals to seminaries
The Congregation for Catholic Education, headed by Cardinal Zenon Grockolewski, will publish a document clarifying the Church’s policy on the... Read more
Pro-life, human rights advocate nominated Assistant Secretary of State for Population issues
In an announcement due to be made public tomorrow, President George Bush has nominated Ellen R. Sauerbrey, a vocal pro-life... Read more
Without God, human efforts will fail, Pope says
Pope Benedict reminded the faithful today during his weekly general audience that only with God’s help will humans succeed in... Read more
Schismatic groups calls on Rome to make first move toward reconciliation
The schismatic Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) says the first step toward reconciliation and recognition of the group within... Read more
Priests for Life back California’s proposal to legislate parental notification
A new measure in California, which would require parents of a minor to be notified before an abortion is performed,... Read more
Consider work, economy from justice perspective, US bishops urge
The United States bishops are calling on people this Labor Day to consider the U.S. economy “from the ‘bottom up’”,... Read more
