Archive for May 18, 2006
Founder of Legionaries of Christ invited to a reserved life of penitence and prayer, relinquishing any form of public ministry
This morning, a communiqué was released by the Press Office of the Holy See, inviting the Founder of Legionaries of Christ, Fr.... Read more
Legionaries of Christ release declaration following Vatican statement and renew their commitment to serve the Church
In response to the Communiqué from the Holy See Press Office regarding the conclusion of the investigation of the accusations... Read more
Australian bishops oppose boat people processing plan
The Australian bishops have written to Prime Minister John Howard urging him to drop a bill currently before Parliament that... Read more
Senate panel approves federal marriage amendment
The Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday approved a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The 10-8 vote happened along party lines. The... Read more
Middle East Christians hold meeting in Paris with French Authorities
French President Jacques Chirac restated his country’s support for Christian minorities in the Middle East, saying that conditions there are... Read more
Bishop Matano defends move to place parishes in trusts
Bishop Salvatore Matano of Burlington has decided to place the state’s 128 parishes in charitable trusts in order to shield... Read more
Spanish production company debuts documentary exposing the Da Vinci Code
The Catholic production company Goya Producciones in Spain has released a new documentary entitled, “The Dark Side of the Da... Read more
Mexican bishops: elections should be celebration that strengthens democracy
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico issued a statement this week calling on voters to participate in the country’s political life... Read more
Venezuelan bishops demand government respect religious education
Speaking on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Roberto Luckert of Coro, demanded this week the government respect... Read more
Benedict XVI underscores urgent need for tenacious, lasting and shared efforts to promote social justice
Today in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received members of the "Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice" Foundation, marking the occasion of an... Read more
