Archive for May 12, 2008
Pope congratulates Israel on statehood, insists on the rights of Christians
Today the new ambassador from Israel to the Holy See presented his letters of credence to Pope Benedict. After congratulating... Read more
Technology is no substitute for marital love, says Benedict XVI
On Saturday, Pope Benedict addressed members of an international conference marking the 40th anniversary of the promulgation of “Humanae Vitae.” ... Read more
Abortion has solved nothing, only inflicted deeper wounds on society, Pope laments
Thousands of members of the Italian Movement for Life met with Pope Benedict in the Hall of Blessing on Monday... Read more
Plenary indulgence announced for anniversary of the Apostle to the Gentiles
On Saturday a decree from the Vatican stated that Benedict XVI will grant the faithful plenary indulgence for the occasion... Read more
Anonymous birthing law proposed to prevent abortions in Brazil
A Brazilian lawmaker has proposed legalizing “anonymous birthing” to allow women who do not want to or are unable to... Read more
Colombian doctor urges gynecologists to respect life
Dr. Jorge Merchan Price, a general surgeon at the Javerian University, together with leaders of the movement “Blue Doctors” (Medicos... Read more
Director of Vatican daily explains why Pope speaks of early Christians
In an interview with the Catholic organization “Early Christians,” Giovanni Maria Vian, director of L’Osservatore Romano, explained why Pope Benedict... Read more
Vatican launches Latin section on its website
The Vatican website has opened a Latin section for papal texts and religious resources translated into Latin. Read more
Archbishop asks Kansas governor to refrain from Communion for abortion support, awaits response
Saying her support for legal abortion conveys the erroneous message that the Church’s teaching on abortion is optional, Archbishop of... Read more
Sacramento mayoral candidate criticized for opposing same-sex marriage
A former NBA basketball star who is a mayoral candidate for the city of Sacramento has been denounced by activists... Read more
Donohue and Obama advisors scuffle over Catholic identity, abortion
Bill Donahue has stepped into the U.S. presidential fray by claiming that Senator Barack Obama’s Catholic National Advisory Council is... Read more
