Archive for April 26, 2008
Papal visit triggers “tsunami” of New York seminary applications
St. Joseph Seminary in Yonkers, New York, has received dozens of applications following Pope Benedict’s visit, the New York Daily... Read more
Devotees flock by the thousands to view Padre Pio's body
Thousands of devotees of the Italian mystic St. Padre Pio gathered at his shrine to see his exhumed body, which... Read more
Government forces take historic Catholic shrine from rebels
Sri Lankan government troops have taken an historic Catholic church from the Tamil Tiger rebels after the latest battle in... Read more
Pope brought America new perceptions and challenging ideas, says George Weigel
As Pope Benedict XVI’s presence and words linger with Americans, George Weigel is offering his analysis of last week’s trip in... Read more
Former guerillas and paramilitaries leave Cathedral of Bogota
After several hours occupying the Cathedral of Bogota on Thursday, some 250 guerilla fighters and paramilitary groups have left the... Read more
Brazilian bishop says Church did not encourage missing priest to take balloon flight
Bishop Joao Alves Dos Santos of Paranagua said this week the Church warned Father Adelir de Carli, who disappeared last... Read more
