Archive for November 20, 2006
Syrian Catholics reaching out to help Iraqi refugees
According to a Syrian bishop, Catholics in Syria are struggling to provide adequate aid and assistance to thousands of Iraqi... Read more
Vatican announces itinerary for top Anglican’s visit
The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity announced today, the itinerary for the primate of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Rowan... Read more
Archbishop exhorts faithful to respond positively to difficulties
Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia has exhorted Catholics “to give positive and convincing responses to the expectations and questions of... Read more
“Architecture should point to the transcendent,” says Chilean designer
One of Chile’s top architects said this week that architecture in both religious and civil structures should “point to the... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: Church’s social teaching enriches research and formation in Catholic universities
In a message to Cardinal Renato Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, for the closing of... Read more
Anti-celibacy sect attracts Catholic priests, ex-seminarians in Kenya
A Kenyan sect, opposed to mandatory priestly celibacy in the Roman Catholic Church, is quietly wooing former and suspended Catholic... Read more
Cardinal Poupard heads meeting on Catholic culture in Goa
Cardinal Paul Poupard is in Goa, India this week to promote what he calls, a sincere and authentic intercultural and... Read more
Santa Rosa bishop offered counseling in lieu of criminal charges
Bishop Daniel Walsh of Santa Rosa will follow a four-month counseling program, rather than face criminal charges, for failing to... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI completes first book of Pontificate, "Jesus of Nazareth"
Pope Benedict XVI has finished work on the first book of what he hopes will become a two volume exploration... Read more
Pope trying to restore world's sense of faith and reason, Weigel says at U.N. conference
Pope Benedict XVI has been reflecting upon the relationship of faith and reason and warning about the dangers that come... Read more
