Archive for March 14, 2008
Michigan abortion clinic accused of illegally disposing of babies’ remains
An abortion clinic in Michigan has been accused of violating state and federal laws regarding the disposal of aborted babies’... Read more
Archbishop’s death could drive Iraqi Christians underground
A group called Iraqi Christians in Need (ICIN) has said that the killing of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho in Mosul... Read more
Scottish bishop decries homosexual lobby’s “giant conspiracy”
A Scottish bishop has said that the Catholic Church in Scotland has missed a “huge and well-orchestrated conspiracy” by homosexual... Read more
Thousands mourning loss of Iraqi archbishop told not to seek revenge
Thousands of mourners gathered in the Christian village of Kremlis, Iraq today to bury Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho, whose body... Read more
Pope sends condolences for passing of Chiara Lubich
Early this morning Chiara Lubich, one of the founders of the Catholic movement Focolare, passed away. Upon hearing of her... Read more
Bolivia must avoid division and restore unity, Pope tells ambassador
Today the Holy Father received the Letters of Credence of Carlos Federico de la Riva Guerra, the new ambassador of... Read more
Cardinal Bertone encourages business leaders to embrace gospel values
In a meeting with Italian business leaders and professionals, Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, encouraged the fostering of... Read more
Nuncio to Iraq asks for security guarantees for Christians
The apostolic nuncio to Iraq, Archbishop Francis Assisi Chullikatt, has called for security guarantees for Iraqi Christians after news of... Read more
WYD organizers up number of international attendees to 125,000
Organizers of World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney are expecting at least 125,000 non-Australians to participate in the event this... Read more
Youths confess to the Pope, listen to message of openness to Holy Spirit
St. Peter’s Basilica was filled on Thursday afternoon as thousands of young people participated in a liturgy of Reconciliation. Pope... Read more
California state superintendent endorses right to homeschool
The California state Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O’Connell, has insisted that parents still have the right to homeschool despite... Read more
Diocesan priest community established in Denver
In response to a call from Vatican II for priests to share a common life, four seminarians for the Archdiocese... Read more
