Archive for September 24, 2007
Episcopal bishop to become a Roman Catholic
Yet another Episcopal bishop has announced his intention to resign from the Episcopal Church and become a Roman Catholic. Bishop... Read more
Columnist stirs controversy in Uganda by calling for legalization of abortion
A columnist for a Ugandan newspaper has called on the government of the East African country to ignore the Catholic... Read more
Pope Benedict gives newly ordained bishops key to success for their mission
On Saturday morning at Pope Benedict’s summer house in Castelgandolfo, he received the bishops who have been ordained over the... Read more
New Chinese archbishop recognized by the Holy See
The Chinese priest, Father Joseph Li Shan was appointed the Archbishop of Beijing on September 21st after receiving approval from... Read more
Mayor tells public hearing to respect Quebec’s Catholic values
The Roman Catholic religion has played an important role in Quebec history and its imagery should remain in public institutions,... Read more
Pope to politicians: strive to prevent spread of ideologies that cast a shadow on the truth
Pope Benedict XVI called on politicians this week to strive to prevent the dissemination of ideologies that cast a shadow... Read more
Oklahoma priest may be canonized
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will officially begin next month to gather information toward the cause for canonization of a... Read more
Pope Benedict—Life is always a choice between God and Satan, between love and selfishness.
On Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to Velletri, Italy where he presided over Mass and gave a... Read more
Pope denounces violence carried out in the name of God
During a meeting on September 21 meeting with members of Italy’s Centrist Democrat International (IDC) political party at Castelgandolfo, Pope... Read more
Spanish archbishop defends importance of Catholic education
Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia last week defended the importance of Catholic schools and universities in the formation of men... Read more
Pope calls for greater dialogue for Ukrainian bishops
Pope Benedict XVI addressed the bishops of the Ukrainian Episcopal Conference as they completed their “ad limina” visit and offered... Read more
“Don’t allow the dreams God put into your hearts to be stolen,” Argentinean bishop says
Bishop Jorge Eduardo Lozano of Gualeguaychu in Argentina has asked young people that even though there are some “who see... Read more
Costa Rican bishops call for responsible and ethical vote on trade agreement
In a document released September 20, the bishops of Costa Rica urged citizens to vote ethically and responsibly on the... Read more
German politician proposes seven year-long marriages
A politician who is running to be leader of the Social Christian Union party in Bavaria has proposed that marriages... Read more
