Archive for October 5, 2004
At general audience, Pope says marriage is a sign of God's love for humanity
In this morning’s general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope John Paul II, speaking on the second part of Psalm... Read more
Destiny of Children dead without baptism being discussed by Theological Commision
The theme of the “the fate of children who die without receiving the sacrament of baptism in the context of... Read more
Catholic University bans pro-abortion speakers, protesters claim "too Catholic"
Catholic University authorities have decided to enforce the U.S. bishops' request to deny pro-abortion public figures a platform at Catholic... Read more
American Life League: California bishops should cancel contraceptive benefits
California’s Catholic bishops should not allow any Catholic organization to pay for the cost of contraceptives in their employees’ health... Read more
Holy See: UN is vital, but needs to be more efficient
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations, highlighted the importance of the United Nations principles as... Read more
Rights of refugees remain "mere words," Vatican official complains
On October 4, during the 55th Session of the Executive Committee of the Program of the United Nations High Commissioner... Read more
Family groups says Louisiana court’s decision of marriage amendment will be appealed
The Family Research Council said a decision by Louisiana Judge William Morvant to strike down Louisiana's Marriage Protection Amendment will... Read more
Expert to testify against extremist Muslim group before house committee
Paul Marshall, senior fellow of Freedom House’s Center for Religious Freedom, will testify today on the worldwide proliferation of Saudi-based... Read more
Thousands gather in Canada to end capital punishment, target public opinion in the U.S.
Juan Melendez, a native of Puerto Rico, spent 17 years, eight months and one day on death row in Florida... Read more
Argentinean Cardinal calls for rejection of ideological divisions
On the occasion of a massive pilgrimage of young people to the national shrine of Luján in Argentina, the Archbishop... Read more
Democracy in Brazil needs work, says bishop
Bishop Sinesio Bohn of Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, has issued a pastoral letter entitled, “The Church and Democracy,” in... Read more
Extremists attempt to make Buddhism Sri Lanka's state religion
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has reported an attempt by Buddhists extremists in Sri Lanka to make Buddhism the state religion... Read more
