Archive for October 30, 2007
Benedict XVI calls on the media to serve the Truth
The Press Office of the Holy See announced today the theme chosen by Pope Benedict for the 42nd World Communications... Read more
Protecting environment and human development are not at odds, says archbishop to UN
The environment, sustainable development, and the place of man in the world were the topics of a recent statement to... Read more
Conventual Franciscan appointed auxiliary bishop of Milwaukee
Today the Holy Father announced the appointment of Father William Patrick Callahan as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. ... Read more
Australian cardinal writes new book on "God and Caesar"
Cardinal George Pell of Sydney, Australia launched his new book titled "God and Caesar" yesterday evening. The book contains various... Read more
Former USCCB president diagnosed with prostate cancer
Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Read more
Cardinal Urosa demands Chavez withdraw constitutional reform
The archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, has called on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to withdraw his plans for... Read more
Catholic healthcare group's expansion in Colorado triggers dispute over abortion, contraceptive coverage
A Catholic hospital group's acquisition of non-Catholic Denver-area hospitals has started a debate about the place of Catholic ethics in... Read more
Lefebrivists demand Council be “corrected,” not interpreted
In an interview with Italian journalist Paolo Luigi Rodari, the author of the blog “Palazzo Apostolico,” Bernard Fellay, the superior general... Read more
Cardinal Ortega announces visit to Cuba by Vatican Secretary of State
The Archbishop of Havana, Cardinal Jaime Ortega, has announced that Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, will visit Cuba... Read more
Green Party in Germany distances itself from statements by leader against Cardinal Meisner
Leaders of the Green Party decided to distance themselves from statements by the organization’s parliamentary secretary, Volker Beck, who called... Read more
Granddaughter recounts moving story of grandmother’s martyrdom in Spain
Pilar Caballero, granddaughter of Teresa Cejudo, who was beatified last Sunday with hundreds of other martyrs of the Spanish Civil... Read more
Britney’s newest publicity stunt involves inappropriate photos with “priest”
Britney Spears is attempting to stir-up controversy with her new album “Blackout” by posing suggestively in a confessional with a... Read more
