Archive for April 14, 2008
Pope Benedict calls for a “new humanism” to overcome violence
In the face of the eruption of violence around the world, Pope Benedict is calling for a “new humanism” that... Read more
Brazilian bishops reveal death threats against three prelates
During its 46th Plenary Assembly last week, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Brazil denounced the death threats that have... Read more
Holy Father to bring message of hope to Church in US, says Vatican official
The vice president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Archbishop Octavo Ruiz Arenas, said that during his upcoming trip... Read more
Weapons disarmament preceded by disarmament of hearts, says Cardinal Martino
Cardinal Renato Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, said this past week that, “To work for... Read more
Ignorance of meaning of suffering leads to acceptance of euthanasia, warns Mexican expert
The director of the Department of Bioethics at the Anahuac University in Mexico, Dr. Oscar Martinez Gonzalez, said the “incapacity... Read more
President Bush pulling out all stops to welcome the Pope
Pope Benedict’s visit to the White House on Wednesday will be only the second visit a Pope has made to... Read more
Muslim cleric proclaims Rome will soon be conquered by Islam
A high profile Muslim cleric and Hamas member of the Palestinian parliament gave a sermon last Friday in which he... Read more
President Bush addresses relationship with Pope Benedict, U.S. Catholics
On Friday, President George W. Bush publicly addressed Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States in an interview with... Read more
