Archive for November 23, 2005

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Education, cultural dialogue, support for rural farmers needed to combat poverty, hunger, says Pope

Earlier today, Pope Benedict told a group of representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),... Read more

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Vatican Christmas concert will highlight Church universality, honor east Asian missions

The Vatican announced today that its annual Christmas concert, scheduled for December 3rd, will be dedicated this year to the... Read more

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Document re homosexuals in priesthood warranted, prudent, says Catholic League

The Vatican document indicating that homosexuals cannot be admitted to the seminary and to holy orders is warranted and prudent,... Read more

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Pope puts friars of Assisi under direct Vatican authority

In a move that some reports have called “shocking”, Pope Benedict XVI has put the friars of the shrine of... Read more

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Bishop seeks help to build orphanage in Pakistan after devastating quake

Catholic leaders in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir are gathering their resources to build an orphanage after the devastating earthquake Oct. 8 left... Read more

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Anniversary of murders is opportunity to call for peace

The 25th anniversary of “the martyrdoms” of four U.S. missionaries in El Salvador offers an opportunity for rededication to the... Read more