Archive for August 24, 2004
Pope sends off Russian icon of Mary, expresses will for Christian unity
At a special Liturgy of the Word this morning, Pope John Paul he is pleased and grateful to see the... Read more
Most Americans says politics should stay out of churches
A new poll released yesterday shows that most Americans are opposed to political parties obtaining church rosters and to Catholic... Read more
Evangelization conference to be held at Anaheim over weekend
About 7,500 people are expected to attend the 14th annual National Catholic Family Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center this... Read more
Forced divorce argued illegal under terms of Catholic antenuptial agreement
Couples who marry in the Roman Catholic Church are bound by an antenuptial (prenuptial) agreement, which includes specific rules about... Read more
Cardinal Hummes denounces indigenous killings in Brazil
Cardinal Claudio Hummes, Archbishop of Sao Paulo, Brazil, issued an official statement this week condemning the anonymous attacks on homeless... Read more
Bishops not discouraged by Marxist group’s cool response to government offer to release rebel soldiers
The Vice President of the Bishops Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro, expressed his hope that the Marxists Revolutionary... Read more
Indigenous peoples in need of spiritual care, says Mexican bishop
Bishop Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel of San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico, called on his fellow bishops to boost their efforts... Read more
