Archive for August 27, 2008
DNC faith panelists seek ‘common ground’ to reduce abortion numbers
Attempting to find “common ground on abortion,” former Indiana U.S. Representative Timothy Roemer, a pro-life Catholic Democrat, and Rev. Dr.... Read more
Catholic Latino leaders challenged to help change American society
The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders met last weekend to discuss the theme, “Keeping and Transmitting Our Values in the... Read more
Anti-Christian violence will not make the Church renounce dialogue, says Nuncio to India
The Apostolic Nuncio to India, Archbishop Pedro Lopez Quintana, said this week that, “Fundamentalist violence and hatred will not make... Read more
Youngest premature baby born 15 ounces developing normally in Mexico
Shiryu Juárez Medina was born on May 29 in Mexico City at 23 weeks, weighing 15 ounces. He overcame numerous... Read more
Christians should imitate St. Paul's passion for evangelizing, says Pope Benedict
During today's general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the life of St. Paul.... Read more
DNC panel considers future of faith-based initiatives
Whether and how to continue the faith-based initiatives begun by President George W. Bush were among the topics of discussion... Read more
Church in Ecuador places posters against abortion in all parishes throughout country
The Church in Ecuador has placed posters in parishes throughout the country in support of life and against the possibility... Read more
Young African woman crawls 2.5 miles to attend Sunday Mass
The Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly in Chissano (Mozambique) took into their home this week a 25 year-old African... Read more
Pelosi defends comments on beginning of life as more bishops warn against them
Bishop Samuel Aquila of Fargo, North Dakota has joined several other U.S. Catholic bishops in refuting Nancy Pelosi’s recent comments... Read more
Abortion on the podium: Casey makes passing reference to abortion as Democrats avoid issue
Sixteen years after his father was denied a place on the podium of the Democratic National Convention, pro-life Sen. Bob... Read more
