Archive for July 27, 2006
USCCB official lauds Senate approval of parental consent protection act
The spokesperson for pro-life activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement commending the United States... Read more
US to mark 50th anniversary of national motto, ‘In God We Trust’
President George Bush has called upon Americans to observe the 50th anniversary of the national motto “In God We Trust”,... Read more
Catholic chaplain meets workers’ spiritual needs at Tyson Foods
One of the largest employers in North America, Tyson Foods Inc., now has a chaplaincy program that serves employees in... Read more
Bishops warn of rearming of militia groups in Colombia
Several Colombian bishops are warning that certain paramilitary groups in the country that in recent years had agreed to disband... Read more
Ex-Bolivian president to defend religious instruction in schools at Constitutional Assembly
Former Bolivian president, Jorge Quiroga, is calling on the government to uphold religious instruction in schools and said he would... Read more
Prayer crusade launched for Argentinean mother suffering from cancer
The Catholic weekly “Cristo Hoy” in Argentina has launched a prayer crusade for a mother who decided to postpone treatment... Read more
Spokesman denies Cardinal Rivera offered to mediate election dispute
The spokesman for the Archdiocese of Mexico city, Father Hugo Valdemar, issued a clarification on Thursday denying reports that Cardinal... Read more
Pope Benedict leaves his vacation spot for Castelgandolfo
The Vatican announced today that the Holy Father's vacation at Les Combes, in Italy's Valle d'Aosta region, where he has... Read more
Solution to reported “nun” crisis not just financial but also spiritual
A recent study, which is drawing growing attention through an Associated Press story, warns of an impending financial crisis for... Read more
Ignatius Press Releases two books on Catholic author G.K. Chesterton
Ignatius Press has announced the release of two books profiling author G.K. Chesterton, who is considered to be the “most... Read more
