Archive for December 19, 2007
World must know about the life-changing impact of Christmas, maintains Benedict XVI
As Christmas draws nearer, Pope Benedict departed from his tradition of reflecting on an Early Church Father on Wednesdays so... Read more
Vatican lauds UN death penalty moratorium
The Vatican on Tuesday praised the recent United Nations vote calling for a moratorium on the death penalty. Vatican spokesman... Read more
New documentary features “Hard as Nails” youth minister
An HBO documentary airing this week explores an intense and controversial Catholic youth minister whose impassioned testimonials include drill instructor-like... Read more
Father Lombardi says Catholic-Muslim dialogue worries fundamentalists
The Director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, said Monday the dialogue with the Muslim world desired... Read more
Zimbabwe bishops demand fair elections as Mugabe secures his position
Zimbabwe’s Catholic bishops have asked their government to ensure free and fair elections, SW Radio Africa reports. Read more
New research says colleges are promoting secularism
A new study reports that students become less likely to attend religious services while in college than they were in... Read more
Peace is fruit of justice, but above all of forgiveness and reconciliation, Pope tells the youth
“If peace is the fruit of justice, it is even more so of forgiveness, which truly seals the reconciliation between... Read more
Vatican Nativity scene trades manger for St. Joseph’s house
The Nativity scene traditionally built each Christmas in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome will have a novel twist... Read more
Alarm sounded by Filipino bishops about organ trafficking
The Catholic bishops of the Philippines have decried the widespread “immoral and grossly exploitative” practice of soliciting donations of vital... Read more
Vatican Newspaper: Golden Compass a Gnostic, hopeless story from the 70's
The daily edition of the official Vatican newspaper has come out with a harsh criticism of the movie "The Golden... Read more
Spanish government suspends funding of pro-life centers
The Association for the Defense of Life in Valencia has denounced the decision by the government to suspend the funding... Read more
Argentinean governor vetoes pro-abortion law
In a decision applauded by pro-life groups, the new governor of the Argentinean province of La Pampa, Mario Jorge, has... Read more
