Archive for November 28, 2007
Christianity is not a European export, says the Pope
The “most famous poet of the patristic age," St. Ephrem the Syrian, was the topic of the Pope’s general audience... Read more
Pope: Everything possible to fight AIDS must be done
Pope Benedict XVI issued a call today at the end of his general audience exhorting everyone to increase their efforts... Read more
Lourdes' 150th Jubilee Year celebrations announced
Bishop of Lourdes Jacques Perrier announced on Tuesday the opening of a year-long celebration for the 150th Jubilee anniversary of... Read more
Anti-abortion billboard truck impounded, driver jailed
An Operation Rescue truck bearing signs with photographs of aborted babies was impounded and its driver arrested in an Atlanta... Read more
Churches fear British hate crimes law could silence Christians
British churches have expressed concern that legislation punishing hate crimes based on sexual orientation could be used to silence Christian... Read more
Catholic hospital in Britain instates pro-life ethics code
A Catholic hospital favored by British celebrities has barred its doctors from making abortion referrals or providing contraceptives, the Daily... Read more
Uruguayan president to veto law that would legalize abortion
President Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay has reiterated his stance against legal abortion and said he would veto a new law... Read more
"Sexual health" book for children too graphic for prison, aimed at 10 and up
A self-described sexual health children's book is so graphic in its contents that material from it has been banned from... Read more
Bishops and clergy of Caracas express solidarity with Cardinal Urosa after insults by Chavez
The auxiliary bishops and clergy of the Archdiocese of Caracas have expressed their solidarity with Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino in... Read more
Mayor Sanders to congratulate San Diego Catholic school on $1.5 million gift
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will preside over a ceremony today as the Blickenstaff family makes a $1.5 million gift... Read more
Pope sheds light on plight of young migrants
Today, Pope Benedict XVI’s message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees which will be celebrated on January 13,... Read more
Civil organizations call for revision of Spain’s abortion laws to prevent abuse
Diverse civil organizations dedicated to promoting the defense of life and the family are praising the actions of officials in... Read more
Benedict XVI and John Paul “are strikers,” says Italian soccer coach
Commenting on the loss of values in the world of sports today, the coach of Italy’s soccer team, Roberto Donadoni,... Read more
Benedict XVI to visit hospital for brain injury patients
This coming Sunday, December 2, Pope Benedict will visit the Roman hospital of St. John the Baptist, which is run... Read more
