Archive for March 17, 2008
Pope advances Knights of Columbus founder toward sainthood
This past Saturday, March 15, Pope Benedict XVI approved a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of Father Michael J. McGivney,... Read more
Official program for Pope's U.S. visit released
With less than a month to go before Pope Benedict makes his first trip to the U.S., the Vatican’s Press... Read more
Benedict XVI offers Mass for soul of Iraqi archbishop
On Monday morning the Holy Father presided at a Mass for the soul of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho of the... Read more
BBC to present series exonerating Judas, Pilate and Caiaphas
The BBC of London is set to air a mini-series on the last week of the life of Christ which... Read more
Mexican experts hope Supreme Court will rule against abortion
Two experts in law and philosophy consulted by the Mexican daily La Joranda expressed their confidence that the country’s Supreme... Read more
Nuncio to Iraq encourages continuation of inter-religious dialogue
The Apostolic Nuncio to Iraq and Jordan, Archbishop Francis Assisi Chullikatt, said the inter-religious dialogue that was encouraged and carried... Read more
Pope highlights St. Paul’s contributions to Greece
On Saturday, the Holy Father received the Letters of Credence of Miltiadis Hiskakis, the new ambassador of Greece to the... Read more
40 Days for Life reports saved lives, heightened awareness
Sunday concluded the 40 Days for Life campaign that took place in 59 cities and 31 states. The effort included... Read more
Bishop calls on Venezuelans to spiritual journey with Christ during Holy Week
Bishop Mario Moronta of San Cristobal in Venezuela has invited the faithful to journey with Christ in the last moments... Read more
Family cannot be made equal with homosexual unions, bishop warns
Bishop Ruben Oscar Frassia of Avellaneda in Argentina expressed dismay this week that many say “the family matters” but then... Read more
Women who have abortions risk mental health, says Royal College of Psychiatrists
A British medical organization has warned that women who have abortions may be at risk for mental health breakdowns, the... Read more
