Archive for February 7, 2007

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Church grew in the homes of the faithful, Pope Benedict says

Pope Benedict XVI's catechesis during this morning's General Audience was dedicated to the Roman couple Priscilla and Aquila, who collaborated... Read more

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Gospel must be announced where secularism and individualism have taken hold, Holy Father affirms

In the Vatican Basilica this morning, the Pope met with prelates from the Italian region of Lombardy, who are currently... Read more

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Poor formation in the faith leads to “silent fleeing of faithful” in Brazil

The secretary general of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNNB), Bishop Odilo Scherer, said the volubility and the... Read more

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Renowned documentary on monastic life makes US debut

A feature-length documentary on monastic life, which has had unexpected success on the big screen in Europe and Canada, will... Read more

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European Union increases pressure on Nicaragua to legalize abortion

A top EU official has threatened Nicaragua with suspension of economic aid if the government of Daniel Ortega does not... Read more

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Archdiocese of Boston set to end ownership of hospitals

The Archdiocese of Boston has preliminarily agreed to transfer ownership of the six hospitals in its Caritas Christi Health Care... Read more

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Bishop praises NGO for excluding contraception requirement from aid to the poor

Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona, Spain, praised the efficient and generous work of the organization Manos Unidas to help to... Read more

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Black pro-life leader says abortion ratios point to racism

Abortion is a multi-million dollar a year business that makes most of its money by killing black children, says Day... Read more

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Important pro-life victory in Panama: government steps back from legalizing abortion

In the wake of massive protests called for by Archbishop Dimas Cedeño of Panama City, the Panamanian government has discontinued... Read more

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Catholic League president points out anti-Catholic views of candidate’s team

Bill Donohue, the President of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, yesterday exposed the anti-Catholic backgrounds of two... Read more

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Death penalty “difficult to justify” in modern age, Church reaffirms

Made public today was a declaration of the Holy See delivered during the course of a world congress on the... Read more

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San Fran. Archbishop “very happy” about plan regarding homosexual adoptions

Speaking to a local radio station on Sunday, San Francisco Archbishop George Niederauer said he is “really very happy” about... Read more