Archive for May 1, 2007
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice supports partial birth abortion
A top pro-life leader said a religious coalition’s support of partial birth abortion shows that the group is "confused, at... Read more
No opposition from Wisconsin Catholic Conference re emergency contraception bill
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference has decided not to oppose a bill that would require all hospitals, including Catholic health facilities,... Read more
California Catholic Conference files brief in conscientious objection case
The California Catholic Conference has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a case now pending before the state Supreme Court. The... Read more
Bush, Pope Benedict to hold first meeting this summer
The Vatican and the White House have announced that Pope Benedict XVI will hold his first meeting with U.S. President... Read more
Pope concerned about abuse of power in Venezuela, says bishop
The vice president of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Roberto Luckert, said last Friday that during an audience with Pope... Read more
Uruguayan bishops express grave concern about new law on civil unions
The bishops of Uruguay said this week a proposed law on civil unions "merits serious reflection" and that making civil... Read more
Bishops in Mexico call for conscientious objection against "appalling killing" of abortion
The archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, together with his auxiliary bishops, issued a statement on Sunday expressing their... Read more
Italian archbishop receives death threats over statements on homosexual unions
The president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco, has become the target of new death threats, prompting increased... Read more
Reach out to fallen away Catholics, says Vatican cardinal
The prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, called on the faithful in Latin America to reach... Read more
Evangelical Christians seek forgiveness of sins online
Evangelical Christians seem to be finding the value of confession. But they’re not lining up for the confessional or for... Read more
Pope supports Archbishop who received death threats over opposition to gay marriage
According to the BBC, Pope Benedict XVI has lent his support, by phone, to Italian Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco, who has... Read more
