Archive for July 19, 2007
US Bishops accept invitation to meet with Members of Congress on Iraq War
The U.S. bishops have agreed to meet with a group of Catholic House Democrats to discuss a “responsible transition” to... Read more
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Vatican City State enters the digital world
The Vatican City State has ventured forth into the digital world today by launching a sharply designed Internet portal. The... Read more
Nuncio in Spain says Catholic Church’s cases of clerical sexual abuse rank among the lowest
The Apostolic Nuncio in Spain, Archbishop Manuel Monteiro, said this week data from international organizations shows that priests are responsible... Read more
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone celebrates first anniversary as Secretary of State, says Pope Benedict is “a volcano of creativity”
On the first anniversary of his appointment as the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone held a question and... Read more
Most Americans favor no insurance coverage for birth-control, support right of conscience
A new survey conducted by Baraga Interactive has found that a large percentage of U.S. adults favor optional coverage for... Read more
Irish bishops move St. Patrick's Day 2008 over conflict with Holy Week
Religions celebrations for St. Patrick's Day will come two days early in Ireland next year to avoid a conflict with... Read more
'Underground' bishop urges faithful to implement Pope's letter
An "underground" bishop in northeastern China issued a two-page pastoral letter July 12, asking his flock to study and act... Read more
Spanish martyrs killed for faith, not politics, says expert
Father Vicente Carcel Orti, an expert in the history of the religious persecution during the Spanish Civil War, said this... Read more
Catholic university creates “Benedict XVI Institute" to promote defense of human rights
The San Vicente Catholic University of Valencia has created the Benedict XVI University Institute for Human Rights Research, oriented towards... Read more
Miracle needed for canonization of Argentinean blessed comes quickly
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata has formally closed the diocesan inquiry into a possible miracle attributed to the Blessed... Read more
Huge candle to remain lit in Cali until FARC hands over remains of slain government officials
Thousands of Colombians took to the streets of Cali to demand the Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) release the... Read more
