Archive for June 28, 2006
A super savior? New ‘Superman’ film prompts strong religious emotions
Yesterday, the long awaited ‘Superman Returns’ movie hit theaters amid a strong buzz of religious interest. While many are praising... Read more
Parental notification initiative moves into hands of California voters
A new initiative requiring doctors who wish to perform an abortion on a minor to wait 48 hours after informing... Read more
Book allows easy access to papal history
A new dictionary delves into the remarkable 2000-year history of the papacy, providing a concise guide to all of the... Read more
New bill proposes to limit abortions in Canada
A new bill tabled in the Canadian Parliament last week proposes to limit abortion to 20 weeks gestation. Currently, there... Read more
Bishops slam proposal to sterilize poor in Argentina
The Bishops’ Conference of Argentina issued a statement this week expressing their complete rejection of a bill being debated in... Read more
Colombian archbishop optimistic about Marxist rebels’ openness to dialogue
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro, termed “hopeful” the latest statements by the Armed... Read more
Ministry of Peter is united to the suffering of Christ
The Pope celebrated Mass today for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, a feast on which Catholics traditionally remember... Read more
New Catholic high school makes college a reality for Kansas City’s low income residents
A new Catholic high school is making waves in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas--and providing a college preparatory education... Read more
Brazilian bishop seeks new means to evangelize youth
New ecclesial movements, Catholic media and renewed efforts in youth ministry are three means the Brazilian bishops have identified to... Read more
Pope welcomes Orthodox Delegation, declares intent to visit Turkey
Pope Benedict XVI received today a delegation from Bartholomew I, spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, who were sent... Read more
