Archive for February 26, 2007
Film on 'Jesus family burial site' is just PR, says archeology expert
An Israeli archeologist says a new documentary film, which claims that a burial cave uncovered 27 years ago in Talpiot,... Read more
Right to life must be defended as fundamental, Pope says over weekend
Receiving delegates of the 13th general assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life, and an international congress entitled "Christian conscience... Read more
Church has right to ensure "competence" of religion teachers
Spain's Constitutional Court has refused to hear a case alleging that the 1979 accord between that country and the Holy... Read more
Vatican cardinal says Church enlightens consciences amidst moral indifference
Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, the President of the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care, reinforced last week that amidst "the... Read more
Outgoing Cuban archbishop calls for reconciliation
Archbishop Pedro Meurice Estiu, who has retired as Archbishop of Santiago in Cuba, called on Catholics in that country to... Read more
Chavez is "greatest preacher" of secular State of Venezuela, says prominent priest
The rector of the Andres Bello Catholic University in Venezuela, Father Luis Ugalde, said last week, "the greatest preacher in... Read more
French Monks to return to Algeria a decade after slaying
A group of Trappist monks have plans to return to Algeria, following an 11-year absence, to establish a new community.... Read more
NJ parishes stress marriage in Sunday prayers
Catholic parishes throughout New Jersey prayed for the preservation of the sacred institution of marriage during all Sunday liturgies. The... Read more
Catholic communities growing outside traditional strongholds
According to a new study, the Catholic Church in the United States is growing in unusual ways. The Church is... Read more
Think beyond "obvious" Lenten sacrifices, seek silence, Archbishop Chaput says
Speaking to the Catholic News Agency during this, the first week of Lent, Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput said today that... Read more
