Archive for June 19, 2008
Magdi Allam says Islamist death threats suggest ‘extremely worrying’ Italian origin
Magdi Allam, the Christian convert from Islam who was baptized by Pope Benedict XVI at an Easter service in April,... Read more
Latvian priest declared ‘Righteous among the Nations’ for saving Jews
A Latvian priest has been awarded the title “Righteous among the Nations” by Yad Vashem for risking his life to... Read more
New Zealand judge rules legality of many abortions to be doubtful
A High Court judge in New Zealand has questioned the legality of many abortions after Pro-Life New Zealand initiated a... Read more
Pope says he hopes to visit the Holy Land
Members of the Aid Agency for the Oriental Churches were received in an audience by Pope Benedict this morning at... Read more
President Kabila invites the Pope to visit his country
President Joseph Kabila Kabange of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was welcomed by Pope Benedict at the Vatican on... Read more
Eucharist shows us violence never has the last word, Pope tells Pakistani bishops
This morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father recalled the importance of devotion to the Eucharist as he received prelates... Read more
Holocaust survivors announce symposium on Pius XII’s work to save Jews during WWII
The L’Osservatore Romano reported this week that during the Wednesday General Audience, a group of Holocaust survivors who are part... Read more
Chileans mobilize against proposed anti-family law
The organization Muevete Chile has launched a campaign entitled, “Discrimination in the name of Non-Discrimination,” in response to a law... Read more
Catholic organizations organize pilgrimage for life in Mexico
More than sixty Catholic organizations in Mexico are preparing to convene the “Pilgrimage for the Marvelous Gift of Life,” which... Read more
Despite tribulations, the light of faith is alive in Iraqi Christians, British bishop says
In a Mass celebrated on June 16 at the Cathedral of Westminster, the president of the Committee on External Affairs... Read more
Endowment established to continue Tim Russert’s support for Buffalo Catholic schools
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has created a “Tim Russert Making a Difference Fund” to support... Read more
Catholic Charities’ affiliate faces possible legal charges for helping teenager obtain abortion
A Virginia affiliate of Catholic Charities is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for helping... Read more
Zimbabwe partially lifts NGO ban following international criticism
The government of Zimbabwe has partially lifted a policy banning non-government organizations (NGOs) from entering the country, relenting to humanitarian aid... Read more
