Archive for September 6, 2007
Five people from same Florida parish enter religious life
Beth Burwell wrestled with the question of whether she could forego having a husband or children. Read more
Pope Benedict meets with Shimon Peres, calls for end to ‘60 years of destruction and mourning in the Holy Land.’
This morning, in the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo, the Holy Father Benedict XVI received the president of Israel, Shimon Peres... Read more
Blessed Teresa's Feast brings slum people, others to her tomb
It was still dark, almost an hour before sunrise on Sept. 5, but the freshly decorated white marble tomb of... Read more
"Official" Chinese Catholic church threatens to appoint bishops
The hope for reconciliation between the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) and the Vatican seems to be dimming as the... Read more
President of France calls for religion in schools
French President Nicholas Sarkozy has urged all French teachers to participate in a renaissance of the French education system, which... Read more
NY citizens demand more information on plans to open Muslim school
A coalition of concerned citizens gathered on the steps of New York City Hall to express their concerns regarding the... Read more
Pro-life doctors could be forced to violate their consciences by new bill
Newly proposed legislation in Wisconsin could force doctors to act against their conscience and give emergency contraception to rape victims,... Read more
Deaf judge writes music for WYD closing Mass
Australian Supreme Court Justice George Palmer has composed the music for the World Youth Day 2008 closing Mass with Pope... Read more
Pope emphasizes Catholic identity and respect for other traditions
Pope Benedict XVI addressed bishops from the Episcopal Conferences of Laos and Cambodia today as they concluded their visit to... Read more
