Archive for October 2, 2008
Opus Dei to produce Italian cartoon and mini-series on St. Josemaria Escriva
As the eightieth anniversary of its October 2, 1928 founding approaches, Opus Dei is producing an Italian TV cartoon and... Read more
Bishop of Scranton pledges vigilance in correcting pro-choice Catholic politicians
Bishop Joseph F. Martino of the Diocese of Scranton has directed a pastoral letter on pro-life matters to be read... Read more
Real faith does not impose itself, Pope Benedict teaches
Bishops and other clergy from Kazakhstan and Central Asia, a region with few Catholics, met with Pope Benedict this morning... Read more
Global security must not rely on nuclear weapons, Vatican official stresses
The International Atomic Energy Agency is currently holding its General Conference in Vienna, Austria. Archbishop Dominique Mamberti addressed the assembly... Read more
New book recounts Pope Pius XII’s efforts to save thousands of Jews
A new book by the Italian-American nun and expert in literature Sister Margherita Marchione entitled, “Pius XII: The Truth Will... Read more
German weekly highlights role of the Stasi in attempt on John Paul II’s life
The German weekly Der Spiegel has published a report indicating that Communist Germany’s Ministry for State Security (Stasi) unleashed “one... Read more
Mosaic of portraits being prepared for World Meeting of Families 2009
The organizing committee of the Sixth World Meeting of Families has invited the families of the world to send their... Read more
Proposed Freedom of Choice act would increase abortions, Bishop Finn says
Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph in Missouri, writing in his diocesan newspaper, has discussed the proposed Freedom of... Read more
NY state bishops say right to life outweighs other issues in voting
As various bills which could instate same-sex marriage or force Catholic hospitals to perform abortions are being considered in the... Read more
Caritas launches emergency appeal to help 90,000 displaced by Congolese fighting
The Catholic charity Caritas has launched an emergency appeal to help 90,000 people who have fled their homes in the... Read more
Use the media to transmit the Word of God, says Holy Father
In a message sent through Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Pope Benedict XVI sent greetings to the presidents... Read more
