Archive for February 19, 2008
Archbishop Romero’s beatification stalls on martyrdom question
The beatification cause of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero has stalled because of a question concerning whether the archbishop died as... Read more
Vatican-China talks could cement diplomatic relations with papal visit
Talks between China and the Vatican to establish diplomatic relations have intensified in recent months, with proposals for a papal... Read more
Castro’s retirement should open era of reconciliation in Cuba, says Christian activist
In a press release issued in response to the news that Fidel Castro has stepped down as president of Cuba,... Read more
Return to your roots, Pope Benedict advises religious orders
Yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke to the members of the executive committee of the International Union of Superiors General, telling... Read more
Students from Americas and Europe to hold vigil with the Pope
University students from all over the world will meet with Pope Benedict on Saturday, March 1 to hold a prayer... Read more
Anglicans take authority to name bishops away from British Prime Minister
In a step towards greater religious autonomy, the general synod of the Anglican Church of England decided to do away... Read more
Television “continues to have evangelizing potential,” says Cardinal Bertone
During a Mass celebrated to mark the 50th anniversary of the declaration of St. Clare as the patroness of television,... Read more
Pope to receive Jesuits on Thursday, new authorities elected
The participants from the General Congregation of the Society of Jesus will meet with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican... Read more
Vatican Cardinal announces meeting with congressmen from the Americas to discuss life issues
In an interview with the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, President of the Pontifical Council for the... Read more
Mexican cardinal: pro-abortion politicians do not represent the people
During a Mass celebrated with pro-life demonstrators who are calling on Mexico’s Constitutional Court to declare abortion illegal, the Archbishop... Read more
Logo for 2009 World Meeting of Families unveiled
The organizers of the 2009 World Meeting of Families have unveiled the official logo for the event, which will have... Read more
Philippines corruption fight requires different kind of “People Power,” archbishop says
Though critics of government corruption in the Philippines have called upon Catholic bishops to lead the reform movement, the nation’s... Read more
Papal trip to Cuba possible, Vatican Secretary of State says
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has suggested that Pope Benedict XVI could visit Cuba in the future, the... Read more
Vatican advises moderation in response to Kosovo independence
Reacting to the Serbian province of Kosovo’s Sunday declaration of independence, the Vatican called for “prudence and moderation,” according to... Read more
