Archive for November 26, 2008
Washington bishops say ‘no moral justification’ for upcoming execution
The Catholic bishops of Washington state are asking Gov. Chris Gregoire to commute the death sentence of Darold Ray Stenson,... Read more
Cardinal Biffi: Christian teachings do not change with the times
Cardinal Giacomo Biffi, the retired Archbishop of Bologna, has written a new book which stresses the primacy of conversion in... Read more
Pope prays for full unity with Armenian Apostolic Church
Pope Benedict and the Roman Catholic faithful were joined in the Paul VI audience hall today by Aram I, Catholicos... Read more
There is no contradiction between faith and works, Pope asserts
Pope Benedict continued his reflections on St. Paul today, urging the 9,000 people present to consider Paul's teaching on faith... Read more
Former Socialist senator who converted to Catholicism calls for end to abortion
During the “Catholics and Public Life” congress in Spain this week, former senator Mercedes Aroz, who a year ago announced... Read more
Bishops encourage Cubans to learn lesson of love from Cuba's next blessed
With the beatification of Br. Jose Olallo Vales just days away, the bishops of Cuba issued a message this week... Read more
CNA and Franciscan Foundation launch effort to keep Christians in the Holy Land
Although Christians have been present in the Holy Land for thousands of years, their presence is dwindling quickly due to... Read more
Archbishop Rodriguez: The Cross doesn’t hurt anyone, it is only a sign of love and peace
In response to a court ruling this week that crucifixes must be removed from a local school in his city,... Read more
New Obama domestic policy director has close ties to abortion lobby
President-elect Obama has selected as Director of the Domestic Policy Council Melody C. Barnes, a New York lawyer with an... Read more
