Archive for June 17, 2008
Pope Benedict to confirm 24 at World Youth Day Mass
Pope Benedict XVI will confirm 24 young people at the World Youth Day Final Mass near Sydney on Sunday July... Read more
Anglican priests’ same-sex ‘wedding’ adds to global row
The recent revelation that two Anglican clergymen exchanged last month vows in a version of a marriage ceremony has renewed... Read more
Pro-life pharmacies opening around the U.S.
A pro-life pharmacy which will not stock contraceptives will open this August in Chantilly, Virginia, is joining several pharmacies around... Read more
‘Catholic’ mayor celebrates homosexual ‘marriages,’ Catholic bishops express regret
California went ahead with implementing its Supreme Court’s ruling on homosexual "marriages" on Monday evening. Gavin Newsom, the mayor of... Read more
Delegates from Vatican conclude visit to Vietnam
Three Vatican officials recently returned from a visit to Vietnam in which they met with government authorities and spoke to... Read more
Holy Father appoints president for the Pontifical Academy for Life
This morning, Pope Benedict appointed Bishop Salvatore Fisichella, current Auxiliary of Rome and the rector of the city's Pontifical Lateran... Read more
Five hundred priests threaten to leave Anglican church over female bishops
The Times of London reported this week that the Anglican Church is facing a new crisis with 500 priests threatening... Read more
Polish lawmaker wants to name Eurocup 2012 stadium after John Paul II
Polish congressman Artur Gorski has asked the country’s Minister of Sports, Tomas Lipiec, to name the new soccer stadium being... Read more
Vatican recalls life and teachings of Pius XII 50 years after his death
The Holy See has announced that it will undertake two initiatives to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of... Read more
Bishops in Argentina issue urgent call for peace amidst farming crisis
Several bishops in Argentina have joined together in calling for peace and calm in response to the crisis gripping the... Read more
Religious marriage is sacred act and not a social event, says Mexican archbishop
The Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez, has called on the faithful to reflect on the meaning of marriage... Read more
Pro-life leader sees moment of opportunity, launches ‘Pledge of Assent’ for clergy
Father Thomas J. Euteneuer, STL, president of Human Life International, has invited every Catholic bishop, priest, deacon, and seminarian in... Read more
Group calls for amendment to U.S. Constitution to protect marriage
Reacting to the granting of marriage licenses to homosexual couples in California, the Alliance for Marriage Foundation has reiterated its... Read more
Chinese sister dies in flood after escorting leprosy victim to hospital
A religious sister who worked with lepers died on Friday after being caught in a flood in the Chinese province... Read more
Catholics continue to help in quake's aftermath
Catholic aid for China’s earthquake victims continues to arrive. On Friday another 100 tons of rice and 10 tons of... Read more
Vatican press office director says Pius XII beatification not imminent
Father Frederico Lombardi, director of the Holy See’s press office, on Tuesday said that the beatification of Pope Pius XII... Read more
German Lutherans consider election of first openly homosexual bishop
The Lutheran Church in Germany could elect its first openly homosexual bishop, prompting claims that the move would alienate many... Read more
Pro-family and church leaders respond to homosexual weddings in California
Leaders in the Catholic Church in California and national pro-family organizations have published their reactions to the first homosexual marriages... Read more
