Archive for February 17, 2005
UN may announce human cloning decision today
A United Nations committee meeting in special session this week could announce as early as today an agreement on human... Read more
Archeologists discover tomb of St. Paul in his own Basilica
Archeologists have announced that a sarcophagus possibly containing the remains of St. Paul was found directly behind a marble plaque... Read more
Former “Jane Roe” heading the charge to overturn abortion law
In the next few days, the Supreme Court will decide whether or not to take a new case by Norma... Read more
Pope expresses condolences for former Lebanese Prime Minister
The Vatican released the contents of a telegram from Pope John Paul II offering his condolences over the Valentine’s Day... Read more
Italian University helping priests fight Satanism
The idea of Satanic possession has long been a source for movie plots and ghost stories around the campfire, but... Read more
Vatican confirms Pope’s visit with Italian President Ciampi
In the midst of heavy speculation regarding the level of activity Pope John Paul II will be able to maintain... Read more
US women’s group applauds acquittal in hate crime case
Concerned Women for America (CWA) expressed relief yesterday when a judge dismissed all counts against four men in a state... Read more
Performance of graphic feminist play upsets archbishop
Loyola University students staged the "The Vagina Monologues" this week, drawing public rebuke from Archbishop Alfred Hughes of New Orleans. Read more
New course on ‘theology and reproductive choice’ launched in Protestant seminaries
A new course on sexual ethics, contraception and other “reproductive issues” is now available to Protestant seminaries in the United... Read more
First Archbishop of Galveston-Houston Archdiocese installed
Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza was installed Wednesday as the first Archbishop of the newly formed Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston before a... Read more
Debate on same-sex marriage bill launched in Canadian Parliament
Prime Minister Paul Martin kicked off the debate on the Liberal same-sex marriage bill in the House of Commons yesterday. Read more
Bishops of America call on media to support “humanization” of society
During their meeting in the Colombian capital to prepare for the 50th anniversary of the Latin American Bishops Conference (CELAM),... Read more
Florida coalition campaigns to include marriage definition in Constitution
A coalition of conservative and Christian groups launched a petition Feb. 14 for an amendment to the Florida Constitution to... Read more
Vatican Secretary of State appeals for aid to sub-Saharan Africa
Earlier today, the Vatican made public a letter of thanks from secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano, to Archbishop Seraphin... Read more
