Archive for January 25, 2004
Renewal of priestly identity is antidote to “alarming” lack of priests, Pope says
During a meeting with a group of French bishop on Saturday, Pope John Paul II stressed the need to strengthen... Read more
In new document, Pope evaluates impact of media in the family
In a message released on Saturday on the occasion of the 38th World Communications Day –to be celebrated on May... Read more
Pope again calls for Christian Unity, releases doves for peace
Addressing the crowds gathered on Sunday in St. Peter's Square to pray the Angelus, Pope John Paul II called again... Read more
Artists must reflect God with their art, Pope says to “break-dancers”
After praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope John Paul II received in the Clementine Hall a group from the Artistic... Read more
Legislator and Catholic Law Center launch first direct legal attack on Roe v. Wade
In the first legislative initiative of its kind, South Dakota State Representative Matt McCaulley introduced a bill Jan. 23, that... Read more
Catholic radio network expands, buys Minneapolis station for $7 million
Minnesota Public Radio confirmed Jan. 23 that it is selling WMNN 1330 AM Minneapolis to a subsidiary of the leading... Read more
‘The Passion’ provides ‘teaching moment’ for U.S. Church, reporter says
A journalist for the National Catholic Reporter in Rome said next month’s release of Mel Gibson’s film on the Passion... Read more
Good ‘wake-up call’ in dealing with anonymous sources, says Catholic journalist
The controversy about the Pope’s words in reaction to Mel Gibson’s film is “a wake-up call about the dangers of... Read more
