Archive for September 7, 2007
Pope Benedict goes to Austria on Mariazell pilgrimage
This morning Pope Benedict XVI began his seventh trip outside of Italy on a good note saying that he “felt... Read more
Vatican declines early start for Cardinal Otunga’s cause
The Vatican refused a request by the Archdiocese of Nairobi for an early start in the cause of Cardinal Maurice... Read more
Pope prays for victims of the Holocaust and meets Jewish leaders
Following a ceremony in which he dedicated Austria and all of its people to the protection of Mary, Pope Benedict... Read more
Vatican denounces “monstrosity” of hybrid embryos
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Bishop Elio Sgreccia denounced as a “monstrosity” the new norms approved this... Read more
Poland calls on EU to include abortion and euthanasia as part of opposition to the death penalty
The government of Poland has asked the European Union to expand its opposition to the death penalty to include abortion... Read more
Catholic leaders urge Senate to boost development, humanitarian aid
The United States bishops and their overseas relief organization are urging the US Senate to offer “active support for essential... Read more
Rev. James Kennedy, pro-life advocate, dies
Renowned Presbyterian minister and pro-life advocate James Kennedy died Wednesday at the age of 76. Read more
Canadian lectionary’s inclusive language receives Vatican approval
After 18 years, the Vatican has put a final stamp of approval on the Canadian lectionary, granting a recognitio to... Read more
Thousands of faithful to follow Pope’s visit to Austria
According to press reports, the historic visit to Austria by Pope Benedict XVI September 7-9 will be covered by some... Read more
Episcopal commission to study Chavez’s constitutional reforms
A commission of bishops named by the head of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela and other Conference leaders will study... Read more
Argentinean doctors say science proves only two sexes exist: male and female
In the wake of a scandal caused by school professor who dresses up as a woman, the Consortium of Catholic... Read more
Pope inspires addicts to seek treatment in Brazil
Not everyone was expected to be impacted by the Pope’s visit to Brazil last summer, however since Benedict XVI visited... Read more
