Archive for September 12, 2006

Pope emphasizes the “transforming” power of beautiful liturgy

Speaking of the tremendous value of the organ as a liturgical instrument, the Pope reminded a group of his native... Read more

Catholics urged not to participate in CROP Walk

The Diocese of Lansing is encouraging Catholics not to participate in the 30-year annual Church World Service CROP Walk, which... Read more

Majority of Americans see God as an angry judge, says new survey

A recent survey reveals that 9 out of 10 Americans say they believe in God but they hold four very... Read more

US bishops call for just immigration reform bill

President George W. Bush and Congress must “work together to produce a fair and just comprehensive immigration reform bill,” said... Read more

Pope’s brother gives clues as to Benedict's "private" day schedule

Pope Benedict XVI explicitly asked to reserve a private day during his visit to Bavaria.  While a rough schedule has... Read more

Pope Benedict trashes jihad, reformation, and liberal Theology

At the heart of Pope Benedict XVI’s address yesterday, on the world’s need for a renewed dialogue between faith and... Read more

Pope’s friends say fame has not changed Joseph Ratzinger

Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Bavaria has provided the occasion for many of his close friends to talk about their... Read more

Bishop says freedom of worship, but no freedom of religion in Cuba

Bishop Jose Siro Gonzalez of Pinar del Rio Cuba told a Spanish newspaper this week that freedom of worship, but... Read more

Evangelical detained for distributing Biblical passages that condemn homosexuality

The national director the Evangelical organization Christian Voice, Stephen Green, was detained recently and charged with “threatening, abusive or insulting... Read more

Kidnapped Iraqi priest freed in Baghdad

A young Chaldean priest kidnapped last August 15 in Baghdad was released on Monday.  Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Emmanuel Delly confirmed... Read more