Archive for November 11, 2004

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Euthanasia does not redeem persons from suffering, it suppresses them

Receiving participants in the international conference on palliative cures at the Vatican this morning, Pope John Paul II issued strong... Read more

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Fundamentalists apply “psychological terrorism” against Christians in Iraq

The Spanish newspaper “La Razon” published a statement this week by a priest of the Iraqi Diocese of Mosul who... Read more

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Forming critical conscience is “greatest cultural challenge of our times,” says Pope

In a meeting with the president of Portugal, Jorge Sampaio, this morning, Pope John Paul II said that "the formation... Read more

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Scientific research must not violate the “intangibility” of every human being, says Pope

Pope John Paul II sent a message to the president of the Association of Italian Catholic Doctors, Domenico Di Virgilio,... Read more

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American Life League says issue of pro-abortion politicians and Communion is still important after elections

American Life League president Judie Brown said the U.S. bishops must take action against Catholic public figures who take a... Read more

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UN predicts steep declines in population growth

The United Nations Population Division released another report recently that predicts a large aging population and sharp declines in population... Read more

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Mexican bishops call for better treatment of immigrants

On the second day of its Fall General Assembly, the Bishops Conference of Mexico encouraged the country’s government to work... Read more

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Italian intellectuals reflect on relationship between faith and politics

The re-election of George Bush in part because of moral issues, and the rejection of Italian politician Rocco Butiglione for... Read more

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Boston archbishop delays some parish closings

Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley held a meeting yesterday with 18 pastors, whose parishes are scheduled to close, to tell them... Read more

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Exhibit tells history of religious sisters in the United States

A new exhibit tells of the joy of religious life and the impact religious sisters have had on the United... Read more

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Archbishop tells Argentineans no excuse for attacks on life

Addressing issues of human life and the family, Archbishop Domingo Castagna of Corrientes, Argentina, said this week, “Respect for life... Read more