Archive for July 6, 2006
Archbishop speaks to U.N. about true value of work and development
Speaking to the annual meeting of the High Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, Archbishop Silvano... Read more
Spanish cardinal rejects negotiations with Basque terrorists
Responding the news that the Spanish government will hold peace negotiations with the Basque separatist group ETA, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares... Read more
Constitutional amendment would ban homosexual “marriage” in the Philippines
In response to a court ruling allowing a transsexual to contract marriage, lawmakers in the Philippine Congress have drafted a... Read more
Argentinean bishop says sterilization betrays “gift of procreation”
Bishop Luis Stockler of Quilmes said this week that tubal ligations and vasectomies constitute, “a total mutilation of the human... Read more
Man who awoke from coma raises new questions about death of Terri Schiavo
The case of Terry Wallis, an Arkansas man who suddenly woke up from a 19-year long coma, has raised new... Read more
Colorado bishops urge lawmakers to enact just immigration legislation
Two Colorado bishops are urging state lawmakers to legislate for the “common good” on the issue of immigration reform. Read more
Same-sex marriage defeated in New York, Georgia
The highest courts in two states ruled against same-sex marriage Thursday. Read more
Guides prohibited from Goa basilica holding relics of St. Francis Xavier
Officials at the basilica that houses the relics of St. Francis Xavier have decided to restrict tour guides because of... Read more
Priest humbled by appointment as auxiliary bishop of Adelaide
Pope Benedict XVI named the first Jesuit bishop in Australian history this week. Fr. Greg O’Kelly, SJ, will be ordained... Read more
Mexican bishops implore country to begin process of reconciliation following elections
Following the announcement from the Mexican Federal Electoral Institute that the National Action Party’s (PAN) candidate, Felipe Calderón, had achieved... Read more
