Archive for February 13, 2006
Pope may celebrate Mass in Munich during upcoming visit to Germany
The Archbishop of Munich, Cardinal Friedrich Wetter, has revealed new details about the visit Pope Benedict XVI is planning to... Read more
Vandals believed to be behind killing of elderly missionary priest in Angola
The Fides news agency reports that according to the latest investigation, vandalism rather than politics was behind the killing in... Read more
Colombian bishops travel to Cuba for talks with rebel leaders
Four Colombian bishops traveled to Havana, Cuba, this weekend to participate in talks between leaders of the National Liberation Army... Read more
Polish lead EU in Sunday church attendance
A survey of 17 European Union countries has revealed that 56.7% of the people of Poland attend church regularly on... Read more
A Clear and Coherent Direction in the Beginning of Pope Benedict’s Pontificate, says Vatican Expert.
Sandro Magister, a columnist for the Italian magazine L’Espresso and one of the top “Vaticanistas”, an expert on Church affairs... Read more
Senator withdraws support for ban on human cloning
Senator Jim Talent (R-Missouri) withdrew his name Feb. 10 as a cosponsor of the Human Cloning Prohibition Act, SB 658,... Read more
New bill proposes sharper penalties for vandalism to houses of worship
Catholics should rally behind New York State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein and a new bill that he introduced that would... Read more
Athlete entrusts Olympic dream to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Olympian and cross-country skier Rebecca Dussault has placed her Olympic quest and hopes for a medal in the hands of... Read more
Ad campaign discredits Catholic hospitals
Catholic hospitals in Illinois have come under sharp criticism with a recent ad campaign, which alleges that they are not... Read more
Holy See announces plans for 500th birthday of Vatican Museums
Today the Vatican announced plans for its celebration honoring the Vatican museums, which turn 500 this year. Read more
Pope says Christians must together witness God’s divine love to world
As some 3000 participants gather in Brazil to commence the ninth General Assembly of the World Council of Churches, Pope... Read more
Colorado Catholics blast proposed State Bill, many call blatantly anti-Catholic
For six hours yesterday, members of the Colorado State Senate heard testimony from both proponents and opponents of a proposed... Read more
