Archive for March 8, 2005
Pope gives impromptu blessing from hospital window
To the delight of hundreds of people gathered below, the Holy Father appeared at the window of his room at... Read more
Cardinal Ratzinger to write this year’s Vatican Way of the Cross
The Pope has chosen Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and dean of... Read more
Pro-life leaders defend Gonzaga University president, say recent reports are false
A group of well-respected national and international pro-life leaders issued an open letter yesterday defending Gonzaga University president Fr. Robert... Read more
New York Press Editor quits in wake of offensive Pope story
Jeff Koyen, editor of the controversial alternative New York weekly, the New York Press quit rather than accept a two... Read more
County appeals ruling to remove Bible in public display
Harris County has appealed a 2004 ruling made by a federal court judge that ordered an open Bible, which was... Read more
Catholic Charities urges Congress to protect programs that serve the poor
Catholic Charities USA has urged Congress to protect programs that assist the poorest and most vulnerable members of society from... Read more
Believers must join forces to renew society, Pope tells Georgian Ambassador
In a message earlier today, the Holy Father welcomed new Georgian ambassador, Princess Khetevane Bagration de Moukhrani to the Holy... Read more
Students ask court to prevent university from violating constitutional rights
The students of the Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Arizona State University College of Law is asking a federal court... Read more
Catholic Action Group supports boycott of Comic Relief fundraiser
Another pro-life group has come out in support of a boycott by Catholics of Red Nose Day, a fundraising event... Read more
Bolivian bishops call for reconciliation in midst of deep national crisis
The Bishops Conference of Bolivia has issued a statement entitled, “In the name of Christ, Be reconciled,” in which they... Read more
Portuguese priest sparks controversy by denying Communion to anti-life leaders
A Franciscan priest in Portugal has caused a stir throughout the media for his refusal to give Communion to public... Read more
“Barrabas” says Passion filming led to his conversion
The Archdiocese of Madrid’s publication “Alpha and Omega” publised an article in its latest edition on the testimony of the... Read more
Pro-life supporters, Terri’s brother hopeful about new legislation aimed at saving Schiavo
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (R-FL), and Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) introduced a piece of legislation which many hope could... Read more
