Archive for December 5, 2007
Don’t let Christmas outshine this ‘wonderful’ season
Sometimes people get so wrapped up in preparation for Christmas each December that they forget about the four weeks of... Read more
Advent—A time to spend with God who knows, loves and will not abandon us, says the Pope
Continuing his teachings on the fathers of the early Church, Pope Benedict spoke about St. Chromatius today. The Holy Father... Read more
Plenary Indulgence granted for 150th anniversary of Lourdes
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France. On the occasion of... Read more
Lesbian couple demands child support money from sperm donor
The Telegraph in London has published the testimony of Andy Bathie, a 37 year-old British firefighter who regrets becoming a... Read more
Cardinal Mahony assaulted in July by scandal-angered man
Cardinal Roger Mahony, the Archbishop of Los Angeles, announced to a conference of priests that he had been attacked by... Read more
Wisconsin bishop alerts priests about "Golden Compass" movie
The bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse has sent a letter to priests cautioning them about the controversial new... Read more
Former Italian prime minister's head replaces Pope’s in photo goof
The pastor of a parish in Padua, Italy is running a Christmas campaign on the importance of forgiving people. Unfortunately,... Read more
Pope Benedict to visit Catholic University on D.C. trip, website launched
The Catholic University of America has announced that Pope Benedict XVI will visit the campus during his April trip to... Read more
Brazilian president convenes and sponsors country’s first homosexual summit
President Luiz Inazio Lula da Silva of Brazil has announced the country’s first National Conference of Homosexuals, Bisexuals, Transvestites and... Read more
Spanish bishops reject discrimination in schools over use of Islamic veil
The president of the Spanish Bishops’ Committee on Migration, Bishop Jose Sanchez, spoke out against discrimination in schools against students... Read more
Archbishop prays to St. Francis Xavier for conversion of terrorists
Archbishop Francisco Perez of Pamplona has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Spain and prayed for the intercession of St.... Read more
Argentinean bishop leads march against abortion in La Pampa province
Bishop Rinaldo Fidel Bredice of Santa Rosa (Argentina) led a huge pro-life march towards the headquarters of the provincial government... Read more
Designer for Olympic Games to work on WYD sets
World Youth Day 2008 organizers have announced their selection of a prestigious set designer to create the Stations of the... Read more
