Archive for February 14, 2007
Cardinal says genetic testing legislation should be amended
Cardinal Justin Rigali called on Congress to correct an “unfortunate and apparently unintentional loophole” in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act... Read more
Catholic group urges lonely hearts to pray to St. Raphael
On this Valentine’s Day, a Catholic organization is advising lonely hearts to pray to St. Raphael, one of seven archangels... Read more
Catholic group warns of possible step toward eugenics
Canada’s Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) is calling upon all Canadians, especially obstetricians, gynecologists and expectant parents, to... Read more
Bishops identify national priorities in Congo
The Catholic bishops of Congo issued a powerful statement at the end of their episcopal meeting, identifying priorities for recently... Read more
Second Edwards Campaigner resigns over anti-Catholic statements
The second of two liberal bloggers hired by John Edwards’ campaign for the Democratic Presidential nomination resigned Tuesday, following continued... Read more
Pope Benedict acclaims role of women in Church history
The role of women in the history of the Church was the theme chosen by Benedict XVI for his catechesis... Read more
Cuban doctors and lawyers obtaining Master in Bioethics from Catholic university in Spain
33 doctors and lawyers from the Diocese of Santa Clara in Cuba are obtaining their Master’s degree in Bioethics from... Read more
Spanish diocese prohibits use of Catholic buildings by pseudo-religious sects and movements
This week the Archdiocese of Burgos in Spain announced it has prohibited the use of church buildings and facilities by... Read more
Spain even more generous than Latin America: 800 Spanish missionary priests
According to the Spanish bishops’ Committee on Missions and Cooperation Between Churches, a total of 800 Spanish diocesan priests are... Read more
Vatican addresses “serious anti-Christian attack” in Lebanon
Both Pope Benedict XVI and his Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, have addressed a Tuesday morning bomb attack in... Read more
Christians should announce the Gospel without fear, says Pope Benedict XVI
This morning Pope Benedict XVI received Bishops from the Italian dioceses of the Marche region along with a group of... Read more
Benedict receives relatives of Israelis soldiers abducted by Hezbollah and Hamas
At the conclusion of his Wednesday General Audience today, Pope Benedict XVI received the relatives of three soldiers who were... Read more
Vatican Prefect for Clergy reemphasizes the value of priestly celibacy
In an article published this Wednesday by the daily edition of L'Osservatore Romano, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, Prefect of the Congregation... Read more
