Archive for December 17, 2003
Pope John Paul endorses “The Passion of Christ” with five simple words
Pope John Paul II saw Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of Christ” and endorsed the film saying: “It is as it... Read more
New vocations must be attracted by “audacious witnesses,” Pope says
Addressing the issue of the dramatic fall of vocations among traditional religious communities in France, Pope John Paul told a... Read more
Pope to preside at key celebrations during Holidays
The Vatican’s Office of Liturgical Celebration revealed today Pope John Paul’s schedule of celebrations for December and January. Read more
FDA ruling on morning-after pill is ‘reckless experiment’ on women: bishops
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must reject a “reckless experiment” on women that will make the morning-after pill, otherwise... Read more
Massachusetts marriage ruling opens door for lesbian wedding cruise in July
While family groups are trying to find ways to overturn the landmark Massachusetts high-court decision allowing same-sex marriage, a lesbian-themed... Read more
Archbishop of Miami apologizes for 'the sins of a few,' in a letter to parishioners
The Archdiocese of Miami moved one step closer to reconciliation and came clean about alleged sexual abuse by clergy last... Read more
New Catholic TV network will broadcast to all of Italy from Padre Pio’s monastery
A new television station associated with the Church in Italy will begin broadcasting in January 2004, from San Giovanni Rotundo,... Read more
First statue in Brazil of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta is blessed
Cardinal Eusebio Sheid, Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, blessed this Wednesday in the Church of the Resurrection in Copacabana the... Read more
Venezuelan parish attacked for second time
According to law enforcement officials, the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Los Teques, Venezuela, was attacked again... Read more
