Archive for February 27, 2009
Catholic survivors attribute ‘miracle on the Hudson’ to God’s mercy
"The odds were against us but God was with us," said Fred Berretta, a survivor of US Airways Flight 1549... Read more
K of C to fight greed of economic crisis with generosity of volunteers
Today the Knights of Columbus and Fairfield University’s Center for Faith and Public Life will host a summit on the role... Read more
Ave Maria University to host ‘Terri’s Day’ Mass
The Ave Maria Oratory at Ave Maria University will host the “National Mass for Terri’s Day” on March 31 to... Read more
Pope praying for women and Church in China
This next month, Pope Benedict will devote himself to praying that women around the world will be more appreciated and... Read more
Pope tells Belgian groups that donations build peace
Echoing his message for the 2009 World Day of Peace, Pope Benedict spoke today with two Belgian associations that support his... Read more
Catholic-Muslim commission calls for respect of human rights
The promotion of peace among religions was discussed earlier this week by a joint Catholic-Islamic commission at its annual meeting... Read more
Benedict XVI appoints bishop for Brazil’s most prominent diocese
This morning the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Archbishop Orani João Tempesta to head the Church in... Read more
Vatican rebuffs Bishop Williamson’s Holocaust apology
On Friday, the Vatican’s spokesman discarded an apology from Bishop Richard Williamson over remarks he made diminishing the extent of... Read more
Dr. Dobson steps down as chairman of Focus on the Family
Today it was announced that Dr. James Dobson, has resigned as chairman of the Christian group, Focus on the Family. Read more
President of bishops conference urges National Accord for peace in Colombia
Colombia’s National Commission on Reconciliation has announced a proposal for a “National Accord for Peace and Reconciliation in Colombia.” Read more
Dissident leader asks Spain and EU to support dialogue in Cuba
Carlos Paya, spokesman for the Christian Liberation Movement in Spain, has asked the European Union and Spain to promote dialogue... Read more
Obama administration may toss pro-life conscience protections
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is preparing to rescind regulations which made explicit the existing legal protections... Read more
Pope blames idolatry of money for economic crisis
Meeting with pastors and clergy of the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, Pope Benedict XVI discussed the economic crisis, the... Read more
Lent reminds us that Christian life is a relentless battle, says Mexican cardinal
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass at the archdiocesan Cathedral and said, “Lent... Read more
