Archive for April 11, 2007
Italian bishops react to graffiti threats against Pope, Genoa prelate
The Italian bishops' daily newspaper, Avvenire, sharply criticized the recent wave of anti-Church graffiti in Genoa, including death threats against... Read more
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Catholic Bioethics organization urges Senate to reject bill in favor of embryonic research
The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) is urging the U.S. Senate to reject bill S.5, which would provide taxpayer money... Read more
Let us witness to the death and resurrection of the Lord, Benedict says
More than 50,000 people crowded into St. Peter’s Square this Easter Wednesday to attend today's general audience. The Pope, who... Read more
Independent audit of Boston child protection shows tremendous progress
The Archdiocese of Boston announced yesterday that the results of a full and independent audit of the archdiocese regarding its... Read more
False remains of Joan of Arc were never considered relics, French diocese says
The Diocese of Tours said this week the supposed remains of St. Joan of Arc, preserved in Chinon (France) are... Read more
Health Minister reveals support for legal abortion in Brazil
Brazil’s Health Minister, Jose Gomes Temporao, announced publicly this week that he supports efforts to legalize abortion in the country,... Read more
Mexico City official backs abortion for minors without parental consent
The director of the Institute for Youth in Mexico City, Javier Hidalgo, announced this week he would support a move... Read more
Independent Catholic magazine in Cuba to cease operations, due to funding shortfall
The Catholic magazine Vitral announced on Tuesday that it would fold due to a lack of resources. Read more
Human Life International responds to new Portuguese abortion law
The President of Human Life International (HLI) has responded to Tuesday's press reports that Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva has... Read more
