Archive for November 27, 2006
Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Turkey, “a bridge between Asia and Europe”
At 1pm Turkish-time today Pope Benedict XVI arrived at Ankara, Turkey’s Esemboğa International Airport, for his historic visit. The Pontiff... Read more
Lets us live together in harmony, peace, and trust, Pope tells Turkish religious affairs minister
Pope Benedict XVI met today with the President of the Religious Affairs Directorate of Turkey, Ali Bardakoglu. The Holy Father... Read more
Council of Russian Mufties slams protests in Istambul against papal visit
The Council of Muftis of Russia has criticized protests against the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Turkey organized by... Read more
Regensburg will have a positive influence on papal visit to Turkey, Vatican official says
The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, said he was confident the Turkish people, “will not fail... Read more
Catholics, Reformed Christian Churches sign document recognizing common baptism
According to a press release from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic and Reformed churches have recently made... Read more
Movie on Jesus' birth debuts at Vatican
A Hollywood movie about the birth of Jesus, “The Nativity Story,” made its world premiere on Sunday at the Vatican. Read more
Congress to hold vote on abortion-fetal pain measure next week
The House of Representatives will hold the first-ever vote next week on a measure that would inform women considering an... Read more
Kazak seminary helps young men discern God's call
Central Asia's only Catholic seminary welcomed a dozen young men, aged 16 to 23, from various parishes in the Archdiocese... Read more
Archbishop of San Salvador calls for prayers for priests amidst sex abuse scandal
Archbishop Fernando Saenz Lacalle of San Salvador called on Catholics this week to pray for “the holiness of priests and... Read more
Knights of Columbus begin ‘Spiritual Pilgrimage’ with Pope
International Catholic, lay fraternal organization, the Knights of Columbus, have begun their “spiritual pilgrimage,” with Pope Benedict XVI as he... Read more
