Archive for September 29, 2005
Pope Benedict visits children's hospital, says, along with medical cures, love of Christ should be administered
During a visit this morning to Rome's "Bambino Gesu" pediatric hospital, near the Vatican, Pope Benedict praised hospital workers and... Read more
October prayer intentions, Pope seeks strength for Christians in hostile society, building up of world missionaries
This morning, the Vatican announced Pope Benedict's prayer intentions for the upcoming month of October. In them, the Holy Father... Read more
Catholic groups congratulate Roberts on confirmation
The confirmation of John Roberts as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court "is an encouraging sign that this... Read more
Historic New Orleans Cathedral to reopen, first Mass to be said in French Quarter this weekend
Archbishop Alfred Hughes of the hurricane-ravaged Archdiocese of New Orleans has announced that he will celebrate the first Mass in... Read more
Anglican group seeks reunion with Rome
The Anglican Church in America has decided to seek union with the Roman Catholic Church. If unification were successful, this... Read more
Vatican hands Adelaide key religious coup
Mental health and human dignity will be the focus of the next international gathering for the World Day of the... Read more
USCCB launches documentary film project on ‘Da Vinci Code’
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has decided to reply to “The Da Vinci Code” through a documentary film... Read more
Helmut Kohl: “EU’s refusal to acknowledge God is unacceptable”
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl said this week the Christian roots of Europe “must not be forgotten.” “It is unacceptable... Read more
Filipino archbishop says fight against corruption still a priority for the country
Archbishop Oscar Cruz of Lingayen-Dagupan in the Philippines, said this week, that the regaining of moral values and the fight... Read more
Archbishop of Guadalajara to be co-president of Synod of Bishops
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico announced this week Pope Benedict XVI has designated the Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval... Read more
Catholic groups in Lima and Bolivia reach out to WYD attendees
Diverse Catholic associations in Lima and Bolivia have organized youth gatherings to follow up on the historic meeting with Pope... Read more
Kofi Annan’s Chief of Staff Makes Clear On-the-Record that the Term “Reproductive Health” Does NOT Include Abortion
Yesterday, in an official briefing before the House International Relations Committee, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan’s Chief of Staff... Read more
Governor Schwarzenegger Preserves Marriage For Now
Yesterday Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 849, a bill proposed by Assemblyman Leno, (D-San Francisco), a measure that would have legalized... Read more
