Archive for June 23, 2005
“A healthy laicism of the State does not exclude ethical references”, the Pope says.
During his first official visit with the Italian President, Pope Benedict XVI reaffirmed the legitimacy of a “a healthy laicism... Read more
Canadian Parliament clears way for vote on same-sex bill, passes budget
In a surprise midnight vote yesterday that caught the Conservatives off-guard, Canada’s minority Liberal government quickly cleared the way for... Read more
Belleville welcomes new bishop
Belleville’s 104,000 Catholics have a new bishop. Bishop Edward Braxton was installed at St. Peter Cathedral Wednesday, with more than... Read more
Catholic woman’s ordination in Central Europe is ‘invalid’: Archbishop Foley
The secret ordination of a woman in an undisclosed location in Central Europe this week was "not just illicit but... Read more
New bishop may begin to close schism between Rome and China, says Chinese bishop
A Shanghai bishop said the Vatican and the Chinese authorities have tacitly agreed to close the schism in the Shanghai... Read more
Jerusalem officials cancel annual gay pride parade
Jerusalem officials have decided to ban the fourth annual gay pride parade, organized for June 30, claiming the march would... Read more
Venezuelan leader seeks modification of Penal Code in order to legalize abortion
Representatives of Venezuela’s ruling party lead by President Hugo Chavez have presented two bills that would reform the country’s Penal... Read more
Bolivian bishop calls on lawmakers to resign
Bishop Jesus Perez of Potosi, Bolivia, is calling on the country’s congressional representatives to shorten their terms in office in... Read more
Bishops of Mexico and US begin conference on immigration
Under the theme, “Strangers no more: together on the journey of hope,” bishops from Mexico and US have gathered to... Read more
Diocese denounces disappearance of priest in rebel controlled area of Colombia
The Diocese of Garzon in Colombia is denouncing the disappearance of a priest who was on a humanitarian mission in... Read more
