Archive for June 22, 2006
Bishops call on new Peruvian government to work for common good in unity
The executive committee of the Bishops’ Conference of Peru has called on the newly elected government, as well as political... Read more
Guardia Civil commander refuses to remove statue of Mary from office
A Guardia Civil commander in Cordoba, Spain, Jose Ignacio Criado, has denied a request by two officers at a post... Read more
Congressional committee approves teaching of homosexuality in Spanish schools
By a vote of 20-16, the Committee on Education and Science of the Spanish Congress approved a measure that would... Read more
Pope Benedict says new Secretary of State is "a faithful pastor"
The Vatican Information Service has released today a letter that Benedict XVI has written to the faithful of the archdiocese... Read more
Pope: Gospel “does not hinder man’s freedom”
This morning, the Holy Father received prelates from the episcopal conferences of the Baltic States - Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia... Read more
American Foundress to be named Saint by Pope Benedict
In a communiqué published today, the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff announced that Pope Benedict XVI will... Read more
Archbishops in England, Scotland push for new abortion laws
Two Catholic Church leaders have urged the British government to review the 1967 Abortion Act and to establish a bioethics... Read more
Pope will not attend religious summit in Russia
Pope Benedict XVI will not attend the international three-day summit of religious leaders that opens in Moscow in early July... Read more
Catholics called to mark World Day of Prayer for Priests
Catholics worldwide are urged to pray for priests today on the World Day of Prayer for Priests. The day was... Read more
