Archive for November 8, 2005
Caritas pledges to continue work in North Korea
Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service agencies, has pledged to continue its relief and... Read more
U.S. releases list of countries that deny religious freedom
China and Vietnam have been renamed to the U.S. government’s list of countries designated as Countries of Particular Concern due... Read more
Bishop wrong in claiming Catholics are turning to Anglican Church, says Catholic League
Catholic League president Bill Donohue said the assessment made by Episcopalian Bishop Gene Robinson of New Hampshire this past weekend—that... Read more
Faith is rational act, not a feeling, priest tells Peruvian youth
Renowned astrophysicist and long-time collaborator of the Vatican Observatory, Jesuit Father Manuel Carreira, told a group of Peruvian young people... Read more
Analysts up prediction of attendees at November 12 march in Spain to 2 million
Organizers of a November 12 march in protest of a new government policy on education are now saying they expect... Read more
Cardinal Tomko: only a committed laity will renew Spanish society
During a visit to Spain this week, Cardinal Jozef Tomko, president of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses, said... Read more
Archbishop Lajolo calls recent trip to Russia positive
The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, said this week his recent visit to Russia to meet... Read more
Through creation, mankind can ascend to the greatness of God, to His loving mercy, says Pope
During his weekly audience, given today before thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of... Read more
Many Protestants discovering devotion to Mary
They’re praying the rosary, holding Bible studies which look at Mary as a model of Christian holiness, and wearing trendy... Read more
Evolution debate heats up nationwide, Kansas passes vote allowing mention of Intelligent Design in schools
Yesterday, the Kansas Board of Education passed a long-awaited vote which would allow Intelligent Design--the theory that the universe is... Read more
Catholic university launches center for faith in public life
Given the growing religious voice in public affairs and an anonymous $2-million donation, Fairfield University launched Monday its Center for... Read more
