Archive for June 1, 2009
Pope to close Pauline Year, visit Czech Republic
Pope Benedict's liturgical and travel schedule for the months of June through September was released by the Vatican on Monday.... Read more
Holy Father prays for poverty-stricken countries, regions of violence
Pope Benedict XVI will offer his prayers this month for the poor not to be forgotten in the economic crisis... Read more
Caritas launches appeal to confront unemployment in Japan
Caritas Japan has launched an appeal entitled, “Emergency Contributions to Save Lives,” aimed at encouraging dioceses, parishes, associations and the faithful... Read more
Cardinal Sandoval says priesthood is privilege and work of love
The Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval, said last week the priesthood is a privilege and a “work of love”... Read more
Operation Rescue says Tiller murder suspect not connected with group
The pro-life group Operation Rescue, responding to the murder of Kansas abortionist Dr. George Tiller, said his alleged killer had... Read more
Benedict XVI meets with Czech, Ukrainian heads of state
Over the past few days, Pope Benedict met with the presidents of the Czech Republic and the Ukraine to discuss... Read more
After month of Mary, Pope reflects on her bond with the Holy Spirit
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the faithful at the Vatican's Grotto of Lourdes, urging them to “meditate upon the... Read more
Argentinean bishop says Church would lack soul without Pentecost
Bishop Oscar Sarlinga of Zarate-Campana in Argentina reminded the faithful on Saturday that “without the lasting effect of Pentecost on... Read more
Church and Benedict XVI confronting heart of secular world, archbishop states
Archbishop Francisco Gil Hellin of Burgos, Spain said last week that it has become increasingly evident that both the Catholic... Read more
Catholic bishops condemn Tiller slaying
Several Catholic bishops have denounced the shooting of the abortion doctor George Tiller, offering their prayers for Tiller and his... Read more
Murdered Iraqi bishop to receive posthumous Path to Peace award
The Chaldean Archbishop of Mosul Paulos Faraj Rahho will posthumously receive the 2009 Path to Peace Award, the Path to... Read more
