Archive for February 28, 2007
San Diego Diocese files for bankruptcy
Following a failed final attempt at settling clergy-abuse claims, the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego filed for Chapter 11... Read more
Pakistani Catholic bishop says Islamic radicals are aiming for him
Bishop Joseph Coutts, the Bishop of Faisalabad says that he is in the sites of Muslim extremists due to his... Read more
Irish bishops: Israel must lift restrictions on Palestinians
Catholic Bishops in Ireland are questioning the commercial ties between their country and the EU with Israel. The bishops said... Read more
Christians must have recourse to conscience, Vatican conference concludes
Christians must have recourse to conscientious objection to abortion, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, said the President of Pontifical Academy for Life,... Read more
Filipino pro-life rally sees 10,000 teens
A pro-life youth rally in Manila over the weekend gathered 10,000 young people. Organized by the nation's leading pro-life group,... Read more
Oswaldo Paya calls for reconciliation between Cubans
In an emotional message sent via internet, the leader of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, called on Cubans at... Read more
Archbishop says Church should continue to contribute to Venezuelan society despite obstacles
The President of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Ubaldo Santana, said this week the Church in that country should continue... Read more
Uruguayan bishop invites faithful to take advantage of Lent to turn back to God
Bishop Raul Scarrone of Florida y Durazno said this week “in each one of us there is a heart waiting... Read more
Colombian bishops call for united pressure on rebel group to release prisoners
The secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Fabian Marulanda, expressed his concern this week for the hostages... Read more
