Archive for February 29, 2004
John Paul II to youth: Only Jesus gives full meaning to your life
In his Message for the 19th World Youth Day, published today, Pope John Paul II reminds young people that “only... Read more
Denver bishops release number of sexual-abuse cases, commit to zero tolerance
Two days before the release of the national survey on sexual abuse of minors by clergy in the U.S. Church,... Read more
“Passion” a box-office smash, Gibson considering making another film about faith
Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” has become a box-office smash in the United States, bringing in 117.5 million... Read more
Lent a time for solidarity with children, Pope says
Pope John Paul II called on Catholics to transform Lent into a “a generous match of solidarity towards” the children. Read more
Pope encourages diplomacy and humanitarian aid for Haiti
Pope John Paul II called the international community to work on behalf of Haiti, shortly after former President Jean Bertrand... Read more
Gibson rejects notion that “The Passion of the Christ” is the gospel according to Mel
Gibson said he wished to tell the story of the Passion without pretense so that everyone might understand that Jesus... Read more
Holy Father asks prayers for indigenous populations and Africa
The Holy See announced Pope John Paul II’s general prayer intention for March, which is devoted to indigenous populations. Read more
Alabama Episcopalians reject homosexual bishop
Six months after the ordination of their denomination’s first openly homosexual bishop, Alabama Episcopalians have voted for a resolution to... Read more
Harvard to launch embryonic stem-cell research center
Harvard University will launch the largest privately funded embryonic stem-cell research project to date, reported the Boston Sunday Globe. Read more
Mexican bishops reiterate immorality of assisted reproduction
The president of the Mexican Bishops Conference, Bishop José Rábago, warned this weekend that the Catholic Church rejects assisted reproduction... Read more
