Archive for May 24, 2007
Benedict lends his full support to embattled Italian Bishops
Amidst the current passionate debate over the role of the Church in public life in Italy, the Italian Bishops conference... Read more
Bishops of Latin America to vote today on first draft of final document
The bishops participating in the 5th General Conference of the Latin American Bishops’ Conference are set to vote today on... Read more
Holy Father appoints US prelates and head of K of C
Today the Holy Father appointed Carl Anderson, the head of the Knights of Columbus, and his wife Dorian to the Pontifical... Read more
'Bible Geek' brings Scripture to life, teens back to Church
Mark Hart has received thousands of questions about faith and the Bible from teens. He responds by making the Bible... Read more
High school valedictorian tells peers to find happiness in following God’s will
True happiness and fulfillment can only be found in following God’s will, high school valedictorian Michelle Bauman told her peers... Read more
Catholic doctors tell International Bioethics Society: palliative care is alternative to euthanasia
The president of the International Federation of Catholic Doctors Association, Jose Maria Simon, told Europa Press this week, “Euthanasia is... Read more
Colombian Jesuit says Madonna’s concert “crucifixion” is example of evangelization
The Colombian daily, “El Tiempo,” published a column by a priest who said he has seen Madonna’s DVD of her... Read more
Atheist philanthropist gives New York Archdiocese largest-ever donation
A New York philanthropist is giving the Archdiocese of New York its largest donation ever — $22.5 million — earmarked... Read more
Any religious community can cease to exist, says Jesuit Father General
The Father General of the Society of Jesus, Father Peter Hans-Kolvenbach, said this week no religious congregation or institution has... Read more
Bishops respond to confrontation with the president of Bolivia
The Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia issued a statement this week saying, “The Church cannot cease from speaking about social problems”... Read more
