Archive for October 25, 2010
Church in Cuba announces release of five more political prisoners
The Archdiocese of Havana has announced that five more political prisoners from Cuba will soon be released by the country's... Read more
Sakharov Prize recipient shows 'Cubans have a right to rights,' says dissident
The leader of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, has offered his congratulations to Guillermo Farinas, the recipient of the... Read more
Synod backs Pope in call for 'two-state' solution in Middle East
In calling for a “two-state” solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the special Synod of Bishops for the Middle East has... Read more
Church in Brazil voices support for bishop who received death threats
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops in Brazil has announced it is standing behind Bishop Luiz Gonzaga Bergonzini of Guarulhos.... Read more
Expert says Christian politicians have right to defend ethical principles
The director of the Center for Catholic Studies at the John Paul II University in Costa Rica stated last week... Read more
Israel complains of bias in Middle East Synod
The Vatican drew fire from the Israeli government for allegedly turning the recent Synod for the Middle East into a... Read more
Pope gives new bishop to Catholics in Orlando diocese
The Vatican announced over the weekend that Pope Benedict appointed a new shepherd for the Orlando diocese in Florida. Bishop... Read more
Middle East Synod conclusion: Challenges mark Church’s future
Concluding two weeks of meetings on the future of the Church in the Middle East, close to 200 bishops issued... Read more
US bishops sending delegation to opening of Cuban seminary
The U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops announced that it is sending a delegation to attend the opening of a new seminary in Havana,... Read more
