Archive for December 3, 2006
Pope calls all to the God who comes among mankind
Presiding at the first prayer service for the season of Advent, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that God is a God... Read more
Prefect for Clergy clarifies statements on celibacy
Following the rapid dissemination of a quote printed by the Brazilian press this weekend, the newly appointed Prefect of the... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls trip to Turkey, reminds Christians that Advent is a time of hope
Prior to praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI briefly recalled last week’s trip to Turkey, expressing his thanks... Read more
Virginia bishop calls for citizens to take stand against pornography
The Bishop of Arlington, Virginia, has taken up the fight against pornography and is urging all citizens and public officials... Read more
Church stands by teaching re condom use and AIDS, says cardinal
The Catholic Church stands by its teaching that the best way to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS is abstinence and... Read more
Media reveals possible schedule for Benedict XVI’s trip to Brazil
Media outlets in Brazil are reporting on a proposal by the Catholic Church in that country for a schedule of... Read more
Bartholomew I: Pope’s visit will have “incalculable value” for “reconciliation process”
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, said last week he is “convinced” that Benedict XVI’s visit to Turkey, in... Read more
Vatican reacts to illicit Chinese ordination
The Vatican reacted this weekend to the decision of the Chinese government to ordain another Catholic bishop without Vatican approval. ... Read more
Church must address the whole person to fight AIDS, say African bishops
The Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said bringing God to the hearts of men... Read more
Greek Orthodox leader to make first official visit to Pope
The Vatican announced what could be a major breakthrough in ecumenical relations between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches. ... Read more
