Archive for March 28, 2006

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100,000 pilgrims expected for events honoring John Paul II

On April 2 an estimated 100,000 people from around the world are expected to participate in events honoring John Paul... Read more

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Recent polls show Catholic Church is strong in France and Germany

Recent polls in two European countries now show that the Church is growing as a powerful social institution. In France,... Read more

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Archbishop of San Antonio: United States was built by immigrants

During a forum on international immigration, Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio said the United States is a country built... Read more

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Young people present 250,000 signatures opposing abortion to Argentinean lawmakers

Pro-life groups in Argentina presented a petition signed by 250,000 people to lawmakers this week demanding they refrain from legalizing... Read more

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Cuban government harasses parish praying rosary for dissidents

Since 2003 Cuban police agents have been harassing the parish of Palma Soriano, where a group of Catholics gather each... Read more

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Mission Chicago seeks to ‘jump-start’ evangelization

The Archdiocese of Chicago has taken on a mega-evangelization project in an effort to draw back lapsed Catholics and to... Read more

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Pope says he wants to visit China

Pope Benedict wants to visit China but says the timing of any trip is up to God, reported Reuters.  Read more

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Born-again actor teams with Catholic group, battles against neighborhood porn shop

Born-again bad boy actor Stephen Baldwin has taken up a battle against a porn store opening in Nyack, the Rockland... Read more

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Pope Benedict calls Church the link that brings true communion between God, mankind

During his weekly general audience, held earlier today in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI said that the ultimate aim... Read more

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Beltway Cardinals oppose abuse extension bills, many cite nationwide anti-Catholic trend

Church officials around the U.S. capitol are opposing two bills that would extend the time allowed for victims of child... Read more

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Group calls Illinois governor’s pharmacist contraceptive measure an ‘irresponsible display of power’

On Monday, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich issued new regulations which could force some pharmacists to fill prescriptions for contraceptives and... Read more