Archive for November 2, 2007
Pope Benedict offers prayers for past popes
On the occasion of the Feast of the Faithful Departed or the Feat of All Souls, Pope Benedict XVI will... Read more
A new tractor for Vatican City
Pope Benedict XVI received a new tractor on Wednesday, a gift courtesy of the Italian automotive industry giant Fiat. Read more
Catholic high school principal accused of Halloween Night indecency
The principal of a Catholic High School in Bardstown, Kentucky was cited by Louisville police on Halloween Eve for loitering... Read more
Bella begins with a bang
After a successful opening weekend, Bella promoters are hoping the film will continue to draw in viewers in subsequent weeks.... Read more
Pro-Life Wisconsin marks the end of 40 Days for Life vigils
Sunday, November 4 is the last day of the 40 Days for Life vigils. Many vigil locations are marking this... Read more
Monk accused of taking annulment bribes
An Italian monk has been exposed for taking bribes in annulment cases in the Italian city of Fermo. Read more
Meeting between Pope, Dalai Lama "offensive" to China
A planned Vatican meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and the Dalai Lama would be an "offense" to the Chinese people,... Read more
New book on Padre Pio not an attack, says Catholic journalist
Italian journalist and writer Vittorio Messori warned this week a new book by historian Sergio Luzzatto, “ “Padre Pio. Miracoli... Read more
The Bible among objects prohibited at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Organizers of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing have published a list of “prohibited objects” in the Olympic village where athletes... Read more
Middle school cancels “gender-switch” day after parents object
A Bay Area Middle School has canceled a scheduled cross-dressing or “gender-switch” day after parents complained, according to an Oct.... Read more
Bishops reveal secrets behind increase in priestly vocations
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona and Bishop Josep Angel Saiz Meneses of Terrassa told the Spanish daily La Razon some... Read more
Bishops defend right of pharmacists to conscientious objection
The president and general secretary of the Chilean Bishops’ Conference came to the defense of the “legitimate right” of pharmacists... Read more
Analyst anticipates Brazilian government will push to legalize abortion against will of majority
A renowned analyst in Brazil anticipates that the country’s government will not stop its campaign to legalize abortion, despite recent... Read more
