Archive for September 2, 2008
DNC Faith Caucus tries to claim ‘moral values’ for Democrats
The final Faith in Action panel at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Thursday in Denver addressed the engagement of... Read more
Pope to make one day visit to island of Sardinia
On Sunday September 7, the island of Sardinia, which lies southwest of Italy, will welcome Pope Benedict XVI for a... Read more
Freed Colombian hostage reveals 'Pope’s voice was like a light' during captivity
During a press conference after her audience with Pope Benedict XVI on Monday at Castel Gandolfo, former Colombian presidential candidate... Read more
Catholic Charities assisting victims of Hurricane Gustav
Catholic Charities has announced that it is collecting financial donations to assist Gulf Coast communities that were damaged by Hurricane... Read more
Iraqi archbishop sends message to Muslim leaders for Ramadan
The Archbishop of Kirkuk, Iraq, Louis Sako, addressed the city’s Islamic leaders yesterday on the occasion of the beginning Ramadan. ... Read more
Attacks against Christians in Orissa lessening
Violence against Christians in the Indian state of Orissa appears to be subsiding after 26 people were killed and 4,000... Read more
Mexican bishops renew calls to defend life in wake of Supreme Court ruling
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the constitutionality of a law in Mexico City legalizing abortion up... Read more
Opposition to caste system is root of attacks against Christians in India, says archbishop
In an interview with Vatican Radio, the Archbishop of Ranchi in India, Cardinal Telesforo Placidus Toppo, said that the Catholic... Read more
Zogby online poll shows most Catholics think Palin good choice for McCain
A Zogby Interactive online poll of likely voters conducted in the aftermath of the announcement of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin... Read more
‘The family is a treasure, care for it!’ archbishop tells Catholics of Costa Rica
Archbishop Hugo Barrantes of San Jose in Costa Rica exhorted the more than 100,000 Catholics gathered for a pro-life march... Read more
Bishop Weigand of Sacramento asks Pope Benedict for early retirement
Bishop of Sacramento William K. Weigand has asked Pope Benedict XVI permission to retire, citing a lack of physical energy. Read more
Pro-life groups laud vice-presidential candidate’s support for pregnant daughter
Pro-life groups are praising prospective Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin and her family for supporting their unmarried teenage daughter... Read more
