Archive for September 7, 2006
Pontifical flags flying in Ratisbona in anticipation of papal visit
Theblack, red and gold flags colors that were proudly displayed in homesand on cars throughout Germany during the World Cup... Read more
Cistercians nuns ecstatic over role in preparations for papal visit
Excitement over the visit of Pope Benedict XVI in the small German town of Thyrnau, on the outskirts of Passau,... Read more
Parents in Chile call free distribution of abortion pill “abusive”
The National Catholic Schools Parents’ Union in Chile has expressed its strong rejection of “the abusive and unilateral decision” by... Read more
Mexican bishops back final ruling on presidential elections
In a statement released on Thursday, the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico gave official recognition to the final ruling of the... Read more
Curriculum for new school year in Spain “catastrophic” for the family, say Catholic parents
As the new school year gets underway in Spain, under the shadow of the educational reforms enacted by the country’s... Read more
Czech Republic returns Cathedral of St. Vitus to the Church
After being confiscated by the Communist government almost 50 years ago, the Cathedral of St. Vitus in Prague has finally... Read more
Pope Benedict tells Ontario bishops to spread Gospel of love in face of moral problems
Today, members of the Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops heard from Pope Benedict XVI who spoke to them, in no... Read more
Archbishop Wuerl named to new professorship at CUA
Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington has been named the first William Cardinal Baum University Professor of Theology at The Catholic... Read more
Cardinal George a hero to polio survivors
Polio survivors consider Cardinal Francis George a hero, according to a recent report in the Chicago Tribune. Read more
Catholic Charities argues for exemption from contraceptive coverage
Lawyers for Catholic Charities of Albany urged the state Court of Appeals Wednesday to either expand an exemption for state-mandated... Read more
Maronite bishops criticize Hezbollah, sectarian politics
In a strongly worded statement, Lebanon's Maronite Catholic Bishops criticized Hezbollah and said the interest of political parties in the... Read more
