Archive for January 4, 2004
Pope reflects upon wonder of Incarnation
Before praying the Angelus Sunday morning before thousands of pilgrims gathered at St. Peter's Square, John Paul II recalled that... Read more
First report on Church abuse to be released tomorrow
The first of two reports on the state of sexual abuse in the U.S. Church will be released in Washington... Read more
Cardinal Sodano to celebrate Mass for slain Nuncio
On January 8 at 5 p.m. –Rome time- at the altar of the Cathedra in the Vatican Basilica, Cardinal Angelo... Read more
Pope sends condolences for victims of Egyptian plane crash
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, sent a telegram in the Holy Father's name to Archbishop Fortunato Baldelli, Apostolic Nuncio... Read more
Mexican Cardinal says only a conversion of the heart can bring about social change
During a Mass celebrated in the Archdiocesan Cathedral, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, Archbishop of Mexico City, said social change in the... Read more
Catholic leaders meet with FARC to secure release of hostages
Two delegations of the Catholic Church met with a representative of the Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) to negotiate... Read more
Ringing of a thousand bells marks opening of Jubilee Year in honor of the Apostle James
Church bells throughout Galicia in northwestern Spain rang out in honor of opening of the Jubilee Year in honor St.... Read more
Christian dissidents in Cuba hopeful 2004 will be a year of peaceful change
Christian dissidents in Cuba are hoping the New Year will bring peaceful change and that urgent reforms the country needs... Read more
‘Catholic plan’ to administer Jerusalem revealed
According to classified Irish government documents, four Catholic countries made repeated proposals to place Jerusalem under Roman Catholic control in... Read more
