Archive for May 17, 2006
By recalling the value of certain ethical principles, we commit no violation of the laicism of the State Pope says to Italian Bishops
Pope Benedict received this morning the participants in the 56th general assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference, inviting them to... Read more
Pope Benedict calls for peace and religious freedom addressing new ambassadors
Benedict XVI today received the Letters of Credence of five new ambassadors to the Holy See, encouraging them to strive... Read more
Vatican recognizes ‘painful situation’ for Christians in Middle East, Turkey
The Vatican must move ahead with economic and diplomatic initiatives to support Christians in Muslim-majority countries, said the Holy See... Read more
Bishop against sexual orientation ordinance
Bishop John D'Arcy of Fort Wayne-South Bend issued a statement opposing the addition of sexual orientation and gender identity to... Read more
‘Da Vinci Code’ bombs with Cannes critics
Film critics panned The Da Vinci Code after its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in France yesterday. Read more
Interfaith coalition calls for boycott of 'Da Vinci Code’ movie
An interfaith coalition is calling for the boycott of The Da Vinci Code movie because “it seeks to profit off... Read more
Family group launches adoption campaign in Argentina to combat abortion
The Christian Family Movement in Argentina has launched an “Adoption versus Abortion” campaign in order to reduce the number of... Read more
Brazilian bishops address message to young people
As they gathered for their 44th general assembly this week, the bishop of Brazil issued a statement to the youth... Read more
Young people in Canada preparing for 2008 International Eucharistic Congress
Catholic young people in Canada have begun a program of spiritual preparation for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress which will... Read more
Many reactions to Appointment of Bishop Donald Wuerl to Archbishop of Washington
The nomination yesterday of Bishop Donald W. Wuerl as the new Archbishop of Washington, caused many to react and give... Read more
Legionaries founder would face restriction on ministry, Legionaires deny any action from the Vatican
A recent article published in tomorrow’s edition of the National Catholic Reporter, stated that a Vatican source disclosed a forthcoming... Read more
