Archive for January 11, 2007
Pope Benedict asks government officials to pass legislation “of the family and for the family”
This morning Pope Benedict XVI received civic leaders of the areas surrounding the Vatican City State for their traditional exchange... Read more
Bishops urge Congress to reject bill that favors embryonic stem-cell research
The U.S. bishops urged the House of Representatives to reject a bill that would fund embryonic stem-cell research, which would... Read more
Somali bishop questions prudence of US air strikes
A Catholic bishop is calling for prudence after a U.S. air strike on Monday and for the international community to... Read more
North American, UK bishops to visit Holy Land, urge inter-religious dialogue
Bishops representing the North American and British episcopal conferences will travel to the Holy Land this week in an effort... Read more
Sant’Egidio Community publishes guide for Rome's homeless
It has become a must-have for Rome’s homeless. The Sant’Egidio Community published its latest guidebook for the city’s homeless, which... Read more
Pro-life groups organize massive march on eve of elections in France
The Federation of Organizations in the Defense of Life is organizing a “Great March for the Defense of Life” on... Read more
No papal attendance at 90th anniversary of Fatima apparitions
Pope Benedict XVI will not travel to Fatima in October 2007 for the celebrations of the 90th anniversary of the... Read more
“Rocky” tells Spanish audience he has returned to the faith
While in Spain promoting his new movie “Rocky Balboa,” actor Sylvester Stallone said he has returned to the faith and... Read more
Right to life not debatable, say Chilean bishops in response to new health law
In a statement entitled “Welcoming and Promoting Life,” the executive committee of the Bishops’ Conference of Chile is denouncing the... Read more
Pro-life groups decry House backing for embryonic stem cell research
Pro-lifeand ethics groups across the United States are expressing theirdisapproval after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursdayin favor... Read more
