Archive for September 27, 2006
Protection of rights, human development, and religious freedom are pillars of peace, Vatican tells U.N.
A high ranking Vatican official, who worked for years in the foreign ministry of the Holy See, encouraged the U.N.... Read more
Attacker who stole Eucharist gets jail
A 37-year-old transient received a six-month jail sentence this week, followed by six months probation, after stealing a nun’s purse... Read more
Chicago publishes first Polish diocesan newspaper
A new Catholic monthly will begin publishing in the Archdiocese of Chicago next month — in Polish. Barbara Otto, the... Read more
Inner-city school teachers present plan to eliminate Catholic education in Bolivia
The Confederation of Inner City Education Workers of Bolivia presented to the government this week a proposed law that would... Read more
“Let the pilgrims return. The Holy Land awaits them,” says priest
“Let the pilgrims return. The Holy Land awaits them.” That’s the call made by Father Pierre Grech, secretary general of... Read more
Chilean bishops: drug addiction a challenge that must be unhesitatingly met
The executive committee of the Bishops’ Conference of Chile warned this week that the drama of drugs is “a great... Read more
Spanish youth travel to Calcutta to participate in inter-religious peace encounter
A group of young people from Valencia are traveling to Calcutta, India, to participate in an international gathering on world... Read more
Modern witness to self-sacrificing love brings life in Arizona
A Yuma family is welcoming a new baby girl this week after a two month journey that included a battle... Read more
