Archive for August 8, 2004

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Pope recalls Paul VI, says Vatican II was true renewal of the Church

During the Angelus prayer held yesterday at his summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, Pope John Paul II once again recalled... Read more

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Pope sends blessings to the Olympics, wishes they will bring peace

During the Angelus yesterday, Pope John Paul II sent his blessings to the upcoming Olympic games in Athens, and expressed... Read more

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Pope greets women who chose life over abortion

During the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday at the Papal residence of Castelgandolfo, Pope John Paul II welcomed a... Read more

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Catholic Family Conference attracts 3,500 to Wichita, Kansas

The Fifth Annual Midwest Catholic Family Conference drew about 3,500 people to a weekend of prayer, music and family-oriented activities... Read more

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Justice department appeals court decision on partial-birth abortion

An official with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops commended the U.S. Department of Justice for filing an appeal last... Read more

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New study on priests ordained in 2004 reflects ‘richness of Church’

As a kid, Timothy Pfander probably never thought of becoming a priest. He grew up without a formal religion, and... Read more

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Pope to visit Loreto in September

Just three weeks after a trip to Lourdes, France, Pope John Paul II will make a visit to Loreto, south... Read more

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Jesuit magazine to publish article of pro-abortion politician slamming archbishop

The Jesuit magazine, America, will publish an article in its Aug. 16-23 issue, in which a pro-abortion politician says he... Read more

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Cardinal Ratzinger says new springtime of the Church not about numbers

Speaking with the Polish Catholic news agency KAI, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger said that the “new springtime” of the Church is... Read more

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Christians should respond to crises and poverty with hope, says Cardinal Bergoglio

During the celebration of the feast of St. Cajetan, venerated in Argentina as the patron of food and work, Cardinal... Read more