Archive for February 16, 2009
Vatican accepts Austrian Bishop-elect's request to rescind his appointment
According to Austrian news sources, the Vatican on Monday accepted Fr. Gerhard Maria Wagner’s request to rescind his nomination as... Read more
Vatican confirms that Pelosi will have audience with the Pope
On Monday at noon in Rome, the Vatican’s Press Office confirmed to CNA that Pope Benedict will be receiving U.S.... Read more
‘Apostle of the Lepers,’ Spanish mystic among 10 to be canonized
Today the Vatican announced that it will recognize 10 blesseds as saints on February 21 in a ceremony at the... Read more
Pope’s trip to Holy Land a visit of peace and reconciliation, says Nuncio to Israel
The Apostolic Nuncio to Israel, Archbishop Antonio Franco, said last week that the Pope’s upcoming visit to the Holy Land... Read more
Twelve year-old becomes YouTube hit by explaining the tragedy of abortion
An un-named 12 year-old girl has become a hit on YouTube because of the simplicity and eloquence with which she... Read more
Pope appoints Assembly for Africa leaders
The year of 2009 is shaping up to be one in which Africa is in the Vatican spotlight. Pope Benedict,... Read more
Vatican delegation arriving in Vietnam could face ‘enormous difficulties’
A Vatican diplomatic delegation began its sixteenth annual visit to Vietnam on Sunday following a year of Church-state clashes concerning... Read more
European bishops back proposed EU law on Sunday rest
The secretariat of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community has welcomed a proposed EU law that... Read more
Colombian bishops reaffirm their commitment to achieving peace
At the conclusion of their 86th Plenary Assembly, the bishops of Colombia issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to the... Read more
Summer seminar on Christian moral life now accepting high school students
The Witherspoon Institute is inviting rising high school juniors and seniors to apply to its Moral Life and the Classical... Read more
'Word of God, source of life,' theme of Indian bishops’ meeting
During their 21st Plenary Assembly last week, the Latin Rite bishops of India addressed the issue of the systematic attacks... Read more
Benedict XVI discusses building a vibrant parish, ethnic unrest with Nigerian bishops
Receiving prelates from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, the Holy Father praised the growth of Christianity in their country... Read more
