Archive for April 19, 2004
The Bible is a source of light for human behavior, Pope says
In a brief address to the participants at the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Pope to proclaim six new blessed, including Polish prince turned priest
Next Sunday, April 25, Pope John Paul II will proclaim six new Blessed, including a Polish prince turned priest and... Read more
Congregation for the Laity to celebrate 20th Anniversary of “Cross of the Youth”
The Pontifical Council for the Laity will mark the 20th anniversary of the handing over of the Cross to young... Read more
Catholic law center seeks to intervene and protect marriage
The Thomas More Law Center is one of three Christian-based public interest law firms that is representing five parties in... Read more
Franciscan Superior: optional celibacy and women priests not the solution
During a conference of the Association of Religious News Journalists, the Minister General of the Friars Minors, Fr. José Rodríguez... Read more
Two U.S. dioceses to close parishes due to priest shortage
Two U.S. dioceses have announced new parish reorganization plans to deal with the shortage of priests and a sharp decline... Read more
Capital campaigning picks up in Catholic schools
In an attempt to maintain quality education and keep enrollment up, Catholic schools in Boston have taken to marketing and... Read more
Chilean bishop: “Do not abort your child, give him to someone who will take care of him”
Bishop Cristian Claro of Puerto Montt, Chile, criticized this week the decision of the Chilean government to distribute the morning... Read more
Guatemalan Cardinal warns of social unrest
Cardinal Rodolfo Quezada Toruño, President of the Guatemalan Bishops Conference, is warning that social unrest could result if a "poltical"... Read more
Catholic Church in New Zealand launches campaign against same-sex marriage
The same-sex marriage debate has moved on to New Zealand and the Catholic Church there is readied for the battle. Read more
