Archive for May 18, 2007
Honduran cardinal clarifies interview on Communion and pro-abortion politicians
In statements to Carlos Polo, director for Latin America of the Population Research Institute, Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga of... Read more
Benedict XVI calls bishops of Mali to be zealous pastors
Today in the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo, shortly before his return to the Vatican this evening, the Pope received prelates... Read more
Catholic college cancels speaker after pro-life protests planned
The College of St. Mary, in Omaha, Nebraska has decided to withdraw its invitation to Roberta Wilhelm, the scheduled speaker... Read more
Independence for Kosovo is the only option says bishop
This past Friday, a proposal was floated by the U.N. envoy and former Finnish president Martii Ahtisaari's to grant Kosovo... Read more
US bishops call for prayers, pledge to work for comprehensive immigration bill
The U.S. bishops have pledged to work with lawmakers to bring about federal immigration law that will “protect the basic... Read more
Archbishop Mansell to attempt final effort to change contraception law
Archbishop Henry Mansell said he is considering all options, including a court challenge, to change Connecticut’s new law that requires... Read more
Taliban threatens Pakistani Christians if they do not convert to Islam
Christians in Pakistan are seeking government protection after pro-Taliban militants sent letters to Christians, telling them convert to Islam or... Read more
Rosary at Rose Bowl set for May 19, 2007
The largest outdoor celebration of the Rosary in Southern California in nearly 50 years will take place at the Rose... Read more
Latin Mass should become more normal in Roman rite, says Cardinal Castrillon
The president of the Ecclesia Dei Commission, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, said this week “the time has come to facilitate”... Read more
Jesuit provincial says disciplined theologian will be vindicated in the future
During a press conference at the 5th General Conference of the Latin American Bishops’ Council, the president of the Conference... Read more
World Meeting of Families 2009 to be held in Mexico City
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, announced at the 5th General Conference of... Read more
Christians should vote for measures that are consistent with the faith, says Spanish bishop
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona called on the faithful this week to vote in the May 27th elections and said... Read more
Catholic website allegedly shut down by Muslim hackers
The editors of a Catholic website claim their site was brought down by Muslim hackers residing in Turkey. The website... Read more
Arizona Bishops speak out against pending execution
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference, in a statement released today, are speaking out in opposition to the death... Read more
