Archive for November 22, 2004
New Cornwell’s biography of Pope unfounded, biased, says British reviewer
A new biography of Pope John Paul II, which attempts to document the Pope’s “intellectual decline” has serious flaws in... Read more
Pope to mark act of reconciliation with Greek Orthodox by returning saints’ relics to Ecumenical Patriarch
The relics of Saints Gregory Nazianzus and John Chrysostom, two of the eight Great Doctors of the Church, will be... Read more
"We are fools for Christ’s sake," says Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
At a Mass attended by hundreds of lawyers and judges in St. Daniel the Prophet Church in Wheaton on Sunday,... Read more
Pope receives honors from university for contribution to dialogue between faith and science.
Pope John Paul II, on receiving this morning the rector and members of the faculty and staff of the Nicolaus... Read more
Vatican announces "catalogue" of new international movements and lay associations in the Church
The Vatican has announced the recent publication of a "Catalogue of International Associations of the Faithful" in response to Pope... Read more
Council for the Laity to reflect on challenges facing parishes in the third millenium
The 21st Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, which will be held in Rome between November 24-28,... Read more
National Catholic Reporter’s publisher resigns unexpectedly
The longtime editor and publisher of the National Catholic Reporter resigned Sept. 29, citing “professional and personal reasons.” Read more
New bill permits health professionals to refuse providing abortion-related services
Pro-life advocates are claiming another victory after Congress passed a $388-billion spending bill Nov. 20 that includes a provision, which... Read more
Journalist exposes Islamic fundamentalist group that inspired al-Qaida
Associated Press religion writer Brian Murphy warns of an “ultra-radical Islamic ideology,” which is drawing more scrutiny from authorities but... Read more
Church will not be silent in face of pressure to silence her, Spanish Cardinal says
During his opening remarks for the Fall Assembly of the Bishops Conference of Spain, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco, Archbishop of... Read more
