Archive for February 1, 2007
Pope sends message to Christians in the Middle East: “be courageous and steadfast”
Today in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received members of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between Catholics and... Read more
Vatican reemphasizes opposition to U.N. document promoting abortion of babies with disabilities
The Press Office of the Holy See re-released today a speech given by Archbishop Celestino Migliore to the United Nations... Read more
Jews, Christians, and Muslims called to strengthen ties that bind, Pope says
Today in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received a delegation from the Foundation for Inter-religious and Inter-cultural Research and Dialogue, led... Read more
South Dakota reintroduces abortion ban with stiffer penalties
The South Dakota House of Representatives yesterday introduced a new abortion ban for the state, this time carrying harsher penalties.... Read more
Archbishop proposes ‘new missal for new mission’
The liturgical renewal in the Church, which includes a revision of the English translation of the Latin Missal, will contribute... Read more
Vatican defends choice of Doubleday as pope's publisher
The Vatican on Wednesday defended the choice of Doubleday to publish Pope Benedict's XVI new book, "Jesus of Nazareth", in... Read more
Polish Politicians propose law to defend good name of priests
A group of Polish politicians have joined with Radio María to present new legislation to protect priests from false accusations... Read more
New Supreme Court chief justice in Uruguay supports legalization of abortion
The new Chief Justice of the Uruguayan Supreme Court, Sara Bossio, who will assume the post on February 1, has... Read more
Bishops say new constitution should acknowledge Catholic identity of Dominican Republic
The Bishops’ Conference of the Dominican Republic has asked the government commission charged with reforming the country’s Constitution to “clearly... Read more
Magazine for Christians in Muslim countries launched with U.N. panel discussion
The publication of an international journal in the United States to support small Christian communities living in predominantly Muslim countries... Read more
Archbishop still hopeful Catholic adoption agencies can find solution in U.K.
Archbishop Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Birmingham spoke publicly today for the first time since Tony Blair announced that Roman Catholic... Read more
Despite different faiths, America is a country that prays, Bush says
President George W. Bush spoke this morning at the 55th National Prayer Breakfast. The U.S. President told the crowd of... Read more
