Archive for May 4, 2006
Pro-life groups question reliability of abortion report, point out contradictions
The U.S. bishops’ pro-life office and Concerned Women for America each commented on the Guttmacher report issued yesterday, titled “Abortion... Read more
Potential election of gay Episcopal bishop in California could have far-reaching consequences
Episcopalians of the Diocese of California will vote for a new bishop this weekend, but the results may create greater... Read more
Relics of six Mexican saints visit Denver
A silver cross containing the relics of six Mexican priests martyred in the 1920s will be on display at Denver’s... Read more
Indian Bishops call for peace after Muslim shrine is razed
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India on Wednesday condemned the continuing violence in the city of Vadodara and said the... Read more
Mexican bishops call for efforts to reduce emigration
In a statement released at the conclusion of their recent 81st Plenary Assembly, the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico has exhorted... Read more
Experts propose new study on Shroud of Turin
During the International Convention on the Holy Shroud of Turin, which took place last Sunday at the Catholic University of... Read more
Remains of priest kidnapped by revolutionaries found in Colombia
Authorities this week said DNA tests have revealed that human remains discovered near the San Juan River in northwestern Colombia... Read more
Traveling WYD Cross damaged in Senegal
The official World Youth Day Cross, which is currently visiting countries in Africa on its way to Sydney for next... Read more
Humanitarian groups worried about Amnesty International’s wide-sweeping abortion initiative
A number of pro-life organizations, including the Catholic 'Aid to the Church in Need' (ACN), have raised their voices against... Read more
Catholic Church in Colorado scores victory as statutes of limitation bill crumbles
The Catholic Church in Colorado scored a hard-fought victory yesterday as the state House of Representatives rejected a bill which... Read more
Main aim of mission groups is to bend down, like good Samaritans, over our brothers’ needs, says Cardinal Sepe
Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, Prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples yesterday addressed the national Directors of the... Read more
Pope Benedict thanks Swiss Guard for 500 years of ‘priceless’ service
Following a 720 kilometer trek from Switzerland to Rome, Pope Benedict XVI thanked members of the Swiss Guard who had... Read more
European Union Bishops encourage politicians, citizens to create framework for just society in Europe
The Conference of European Union Bishops (COMECE) Executive Committee has issued a statement ahead of Europe Day (May 9, 2006)... Read more
