Archive for May 29, 2008
Cardinal Zen regrets timing of publication of critical remarks in quake aftermath
Bishop of Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun has said his interview with an Italian newspaper, in which he warned... Read more
Holy See and Israel report progress in discussions on Church tax status
On Wednesday the Holy See’s Bilateral Working Commission for negotiations with Israel met at the Vatican to continue discussions on... Read more
Exhibition on Matilda of Canossa opens at Vatican museums
The exhibit, “Matilda of Canossa, the Papacy and the Empire” which will open at Vatican museums on August 31, was... Read more
True human education places God at the center, Pope encourages Italians
The Vatican’s Synod Hall was filled today by the bishops of Italy as they listened to the Pope’s address on... Read more
Pope praises Uganda’s AIDS prevention program
Among Pope Benedict XVI’s meetings today was the reception of nine new ambassadors to the Vatican, an unusually high number.... Read more
Cardinal in charge of Catholic education visits NY elementary school
New York will receive a prestigious visitor on Friday, the Diocese of Rockville Centre has announced. Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski, who... Read more
Vatican decrees excommunication for participation in 'ordination' of women
The Vatican declared today that any women who attempt “ordination” or any bishops who attempt to “ordain” women are automatically... Read more
Paraguayan president-elect names ex-priest Minister of Social Affairs
In a decision that could increase tensions with the Vatican, Paraguay’s president-elect, former bishop Fernando Lugo, has named ex-priest Pablino... Read more
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Photos link Governor Sebelius to late-term abortionist
In the wake of the Archbishop of Kansas City’s reaffirmation of his public admonishment of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius for... Read more
Pope’s World Youth Day itinerary released
The organizers of World Youth Day have released a partial itinerary for Pope Benedict XVI’s time at the international youth... Read more
Catholic hospital’s nurses vote against joining pro-abortion union
Nurses at a Catholic hospital in Fresno have voted against joining a pro-abortion nurses’ union by a vote of 452... Read more
Algerian archbishop calls on Muslim government to free convert to Christianity
Archbishop Emeritus Henri Teissier of Algeria has called on that country’s government to free Christian convert Habiba Kouider, who was... Read more
Hundreds of objections to Education for Citizenship presented in Madrid
The organization Padres en Accion has sent more than 862 new objections to the controversial school course Education for Citizenship... Read more
