Archive for August 16, 2006
A grateful Cardinal George discharged from hospital
Cardinal Francis George was clearly in good spirits yesterday after being discharged from Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, three... Read more
Mexican bishop says Church will always defend comprehensive sexual education
Reacting to the Mexican government’s proposed reform of sexual education material, the president of the Bishops’ Committee on Family Ministry,... Read more
Brazilian support for abortion waning
A recent poll has revealed that support for abortion in Brazil is waning and that Brazilians do not support efforts... Read more
Bolivian bishop reaffirms right of parents over their children’s education
Auxiliary Bishop Luis Saenz of Cochabamba recalled this week that the education of young people “must have freedom” and that... Read more
Bishops call for clean elections in Nicaragua
The Bishops’ Conference of Nicaragua has called on the country’s Electoral Council to ensure transparency in the upcoming presidential elections... Read more
Irish Church officials to monitor inaccurate media reports regarding Church
The Catholic Communications Office, an agency of the Irish Bishops Conference, has stated that it will be proactive in monitoring... Read more
Catholic parliamentarians work to support human life in Australia
Australian Prime Minister John Howard seems to have had a change of heart with his recent decision to hold a... Read more
American priest named nuncio of South Africa, Namibia
Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. James Patrick Green apostolic nuncio of South Africa and Namibia and apostolic delegate of... Read more
Forthcoming article says Bertone has been Pope’s choice from the start
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Pope Benedict XVI’s newly announced choice as the Secretary of State of the Holy See will be... Read more
Veterans, 1st amendment advocates rejoice after Mount Soledad victory
Religious rights advocates and veterans’ groups are announcing their support for U.S. President George W. Bush’s decision to sign a... Read more
