Archive for June 14, 2007
Pope Benedict teaches that true alleviation of poverty is spiritual and material
Aid organizations must bring more than material aid to truly help those in need, said Pope Benedict. They must bring... Read more
Family organization founded by U.S. married couple receives Pontifical status
The Apostolate for Family Consecration, an Ohio-based ministry to Catholic families, is now one of fewer than 125 organizations in... Read more
Episcopal coalition to force schism within worldwide Anglican Communion
A powerful coalition of conservative Anglican leaders is preparing to create a parallel church for conservatives in the United States,... Read more
Nuncio says election of Peres brings hope for peace between Israel and neighbors
Responding to news of the election of Shimon Peres as the new Israeli president, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Holy... Read more
Cardinal Martino announces end of Church’s financial contributions to Amnesty International
In response to the recent decision by Amnesty International to support abortion as a human right, Cardinal Renato Martino, president... Read more
Spanish youth to bring eyeglasses to natives in Nicaraguan rain forest
A group of young people from Spain will travel to the rain forest of Nicaragua in July to bring eyeglasses... Read more
Chilean police detain suspect who profaned church with satanic graffiti
Police in the city of Curacautin in southern Chile detained an 18 year-old this week they believe to was responsible... Read more
Austria may be only European country visited by Benedict XVI in 2007
Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Austria September 7-9 may be his only trip to a European country in 2007, according... Read more
National Catholic Bioethics Center joins chorus denouncing 'pro-choice' Philadelphia
The National Catholic Bioethics Center joined its voice to that of Cardinal Justin Rigali yesterday regarding the decision of Philadelphia’s... Read more
Archbishop Gomez draws attention to urgent need for immigration reform
Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio is calling on citizens, legislators and policymakers to muster the courage to create new... Read more
Women’s dignity not tied to ordination, says bishop
To say that a woman cannot be a priest in no way detracts from her human dignity and her equality... Read more
