Archive for September 19, 2007
Nebraska family shares journey to Catholicism
Throughout the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, classes in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) have or will be... Read more
The Pope gives St. John Chrysostom's key to preventing divorce
Pope Benedict XVI continued in his series of catecheses on the subject of the Fathers of the Church today in... Read more
Author says Church played a key role in fighting discrimination
Historian Kenneth Burt, a member of Presentation Parish in Sacramento, is the author of a new book titled “The Search... Read more
Catholic leaders hosting three events in DC for Week of Prayer and Fasting
Washington will host three national events for the 15th Annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting next month. The goals... Read more
Archbishop of Krakow writes screenplay about life with John Paul II
The archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, who was John Paul II’s personal secretary, will contribute to a film entitled,... Read more
German archdiocese decries celebration of MTV awards on All Saints’ Day
The Archdiocese of Munich has asked the mayor of that city, Christian Ude, to revoke the permission granted for the... Read more
Maryland appeals court rules marriage is between a man and a woman
The state appeals court of Maryland ruled yesterday that marriage in the state can only be between a man and... Read more
Spaniards not asking for euthanasia; it’s only the government’s agenda, say scientists
The spokesperson for the scientific organization Hay Alternativas (There Are Alternatives), Gador Joya, criticized Spain’s Minister of Justice, Mariano Fernandez... Read more
Apostolic Nuncio calls for respect for human life in Dominican Republic
Amidst a debate on the eventual legalization of abortion, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Dominican Republic, Archbishop Timothy Broglio called... Read more
Diocese of Pittsburgh voluntarily sets up $1.25 million fund for abuse victims
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has voluntarily set up a $1.25-million fund to settle with the victims of 32 cases of... Read more
Fundraising underway for new Italian chapel at the Basilica of the National Shrine
A new Italian chapel, representing the nation’s Italian heritage, will be constructed in the Basilica of the National Shrine of... Read more
Study finds sexual orientation can be changed through religious mediation
A new study has found that it is possible to change one's sexual orientation through religious mediation. Study findings were... Read more
Pope looks with hope towards “blessed day” of full unity between Catholics and Orthodox
The Holy Father has sent a message to the 10th Inter-Christian Symposium, dedicated to dialogue between Catholics and Orthodox. Pope... Read more
