Archive for July 3, 2008
Bishop DiLorenzo forbade charity’s assistance in girl’s abortion, diocese says
The Diocese of Richmond has provided more information surrounding the January incident in which Commonwealth Catholic Charities of Richmond (CCR)... Read more
Despite Islamic extremism, Catholic outreach continues in Pakistan
Catholic evangelization, outreach initiatives and charitable work in Pakistan are continuing in the face of opposition from Muslim hard-liners and... Read more
Fr. Damien, parents of St. Therese advance toward sainthood, Vatican announces
The head of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, met with Pope Benedict today... Read more
Holy Father announces Canadian bishop appointments
Today Pope Benedict made two Canadian bishop appointments: Bishop Pierre-Andrew Fournier, as the metropolitan archbishop of Rimouski, and Bishop Pierre... Read more
Number of elderly to surpass number of children in Cuba in twelve years
Experts from the National Office of Statistics and of the Latin American Center for the Elderly said this week that... Read more
Anglican communion denies ties to new 'Chavez Church'
In a press release the Diocese of Venezuela of the Anglican Church said this week it “has no ties” to... Read more
Cardinal Terrazas offers to mediate dialogue between government and opposition
The Archbishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, reaffirmed this week his willingness to serve as... Read more
Christian truth is for all, says Archbishop Amato
The secretary for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, explained this week that “Christian truth... Read more
Canadian priest returns Order of Canada award in protest of Morgentaler
The awarding of the Order of Canada to Dr. Hans Morgentaler, an abortionist who helped overturn anti-abortion laws in Canada,... Read more
Group prays and petitions for lower oil prices
Seeking lower gasoline prices, the “Pray at the Pump Movement” has been holding prayer vigils at gas stations around the... Read more
Pope welcomes governor of the Solomon Islands
Today at Castelgandolfo, the Holy Father received the Governor General of the Solomon Islands, Sir Nathaniel Rahumaea Waena. In the... Read more
