Archive for February 27, 2006
Vatican artifacts on display at Milwaukee museum
A magnificent exhibit of more than 300 priceless Vatican artifacts has made its way to the Milwaukee Public Museum. Read more
New bishop ordained for Nashville
The Diocese of Nashville welcomed their new pastoral leader Feb. 27 with the Episcopal ordination of Bishop David Choby. Read more
No papal visit unless North Korea admits priests, says new cardinal
Korea’s second cardinal, Archbishop Cheong Jin-suk, has suggested that North Korea would not get a papal visit as long as... Read more
Fidelis urges South Dakota governor to sign abortion ban
A national Catholic advocacy organization is urging South Dakota governor Mike Rounds to sign House Bill 1215, which would ban... Read more
Thousands of people are rediscovering Christianity…and all thanks to the baby Jesus.
The mass distribution of fluorescent plastic figures of the Christ Child of 9cm is causing a resurgence of interest in... Read more
Pope, Roman Curia mark beginning of Lent with annual spiritual retreat
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI, along with members of the Roman Curia will begin their annual Lenten... Read more
New document on care for much-persecuted Gypsies: Church must defend cultural identity, fight for greater justice
A new document addressing the unique issue of pastoral care for the world’s heavily-persecuted population of Gypsies, saw light today... Read more
Vatican to commemorate first anniversary of passing of John Paul II
The Pope’s vicar general for the Diocese of Rome, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, is inviting the faithful to participate in ceremonies... Read more
Cardinal Cipriani: interior pilgrimage should lead us to Christ
While commenting on Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten message, the Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, underscored the importance of... Read more
Pro-life groups launch effort to protect dignity of human embryo
As the Spanish Senate is set to debate a new law on assisted reproduction, the association Professionals for Ethics has... Read more
Evangelization is main challenge for Church in Venezuela, says cardinal-designate
In an interview with the Catholic News Agency, Archbishop Jorge Urosa Sabino of Caracas, who will be made a cardinal... Read more
