Archive for December 20, 2007
Mike Huckabee to speak at strongly anti-Catholic preacher's church
The Republican presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee, has been garnering attention in the media with his surge in political polls. However,... Read more
Socialists in Spain consider restrictions on abortion in wake of clinic discoveries
In the wake of investigations that have uncovered illegal abortions and morbid practices at several clinics in Madrid and Barcelona,... Read more
Fundacion Vida calls on Spanish society to show “humanity” to defenseless
The Foundation Vida in Spain said this week that the arrests of more health care workers involved in illegal abortions... Read more
Cardinal Rivera denounces excesses of reporters who “destroy the reputation of others”
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, denounced the excess of reporters who “destroy the dignity, the good name... Read more
Authentic spirituality of hope must be recovered, says Argentinean archbishop
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, said this week that an “authentic spirituality of hope” which “helps us prepare... Read more
Argentinean bishop: “At Bethlehem we learn that life is better in the family”
Bishop Luis Armando Collazuol of Concordia and advisor to Catholic Action Argentina, said this week, “If on becoming man God... Read more
Latin Patriarch says Holy Land “cannot be exclusive for anyone”
In a pre-Christmas address on Wednesday, a high-ranking Catholic cleric in the Holy Land criticized Israel’s official identity as a... Read more
Bishop’s hunger strike fails to prevent Brazilian river diversion
A Catholic bishop’s hunger strike protesting a controversial river diversion faced a further setback when the Brazilian Supreme Court overruled... Read more
British churches, fearing drunks, cancel midnight Mass
Churches in Britain are canceling midnight Mass out of fear of drunk driving, street violence, and the disruption of services... Read more
Utah bishop says of immigration: “we are all children of God”
Bishop John Wester of Salt Lake City on Wednesday spoke to residents of southern Utah on the topic of immigration,... Read more
Suspect charged in Turkey priest stabbing, victim released from hospital
Father Adriano Franchini was released from a hospital Wednesday after treatment for wounds he suffered when he was attacked after... Read more
Holy Father meets with Italian Catholic Action
Young people from Italian Catholic Action (ACI) were received by Pope Benedict for a traditional exchange of Christmas good wishes. ... Read more
Pope receives president of France
On Thursday morning, the Holy Father received the president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy. This marked the first meeting between Pope... Read more
