Archive for March 2, 2006
Boston Bishops may be poised to regain control over controversial Catholic Charities
Bishops of the Archdiocese of Boston, who for years have been all but powerless in controlling of the local branch... Read more
Italian journalist calls for Catholic “Anti-defamation League”
In an article published recently by the Spanish daily La Razon, renowned Italian author Vittorio Messori said he is convinced... Read more
“Sexual liberation” cause of disorders in one in four German youth
The president of an evangelical organization in Germany dedicated to issues related to sexuality and bioethics presented various studies this... Read more
Catholic Church in Germany to send Lenten Biblical passages via cell phone text messaging
The Catholic Church in Germany has launched a Lenten outreach effort by which Biblical passages will be sent via cell... Read more
Bishop decries silence of political leaders in response to attacks on Christianity in Spain
Bishop Juan del Rio of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, decried this week what he called the double-standard that exists... Read more
Catholic Charities shares goals, frustrations of recent post-Katrina efforts
In addition to working in the Gulf region, the Washington-based agency continues its work for and on behalf of the... Read more
Anglican-Catholic talks to continue, says bishop
The talks between the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches will continue, said the secretary of the Pontifical Council for Christian... Read more
Pope tells Roman clergy: ‘ultimate significance of cross, is offering of self for others’
Yesterday, as the Church began its observance of Lent, Pope Benedict XVI met with clergy from the diocese of Rome,... Read more
Vatican Radio serves truth of Christ, builds world reconciliation, says Pope during visit
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI visited the studios of Vatican Radio, currently celebrating its 75th anniversary, where he told workers... Read more
Vatican calls on U.N. to strengthen policies promoting dignity of women
Speaking to a United Nations Commission on the economic and social status of women, a Holy See delegation adamantly called... Read more
Human dignity not being fully respected in Guantanamo prison says Cardinal Martino
Cardinal Renato Martino, president of Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, criticized the way the United States is treating some... Read more
