Archive for October 4, 2006
German prelate says Vatican-Muslim dialogue must start from scratch
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, head of the German Catholic Bishops Conference, said demands and threats from Muslim critics, based on a... Read more
Rep. Foley disclosure reinforces idea that homosexual men should not be priests, Catholic group says
The revelation of former Congressman Mark Foley that a priest abused him as a teen further indicates that homosexuals should... Read more
Boston to welcome relic of patron saint of parish priests
The heart of St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests, will be brought to New York and Boston from... Read more
Pro-life groups say pro-abortion petition misleading
The fall issue of Ms. Magazine features a cover story that celebrates abortion and includes more than 1,000 signatures of... Read more
In face of persecution, Chinese cardinal says Catholics remain determined
In addition to previously published words on the tremendous persecution that exists for Christians in China, Hong Kong’s Cardinal Joseph... Read more
Europe must be unafraid of faith, says Spanish cardinal
During the European Symposium of University Professors taking place in Rome this week, the Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares... Read more
Rosary constitutes meditation on mysteries of Christ under the guidance of Mary
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez Gonzalez of Tarazona, Spain, said this week that by praying the Rosary one hears the voice of... Read more
Dialogue with extreme Islam not possible, says Spanish bishop
In a pastoral letter this week on the controversy sparked by Pope Benedict’s comments on Islam at the University of... Read more
Cardinal Mejia signals need for authentic family life in today’s world
Cardinal Jorge Mejia, former archivist and librarian of the Roman Catholic Church, said it was urgent that families be constant... Read more
