Archive for May 11, 2009
Visit to Jordan a 'particular joy' for Pope Benedict
Bringing his time in Jordan to a close, Pope Benedict XVI bid the country farewell at the Queen Alia airport... Read more
Pope pleads for peace in the Holy Land
"Even though the name Jerusalem means 'city of peace,' it is all too evident that, for decades, peace has tragically... Read more
Masses now celebrated again in Archdiocese of Mexico City following flu epidemic
The Archdiocese of Mexico City announced last week that Sunday Mass and normal parish activities will resume as efforts to... Read more
Benedict XVI blesses cornerstone at Madaba, emphasizes that God is necessary in search for Truth
On Saturday, the Holy Father traveled to the town of Madaba, Jordan where he blessed the cornerstone of the University... Read more
The dignity of all must be recognized for peace, Pope stresses in Israel
This afternoon in Jerusalem, Pope Benedict was received by President of Israel Shimon Peres at his residence. After a private... Read more
Pope pays respects to Holocaust victims
In a touching ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial this afternoon, Pope Benedict took another step in his efforts to reach... Read more
Religious differences an opportunity for mutual encouragement, Pope tells religious leaders
Pope Benedict XVI met with representatives of inter-religious dialogue groups in Jerusalem on Monday evening, telling them that religious differences... Read more
Mexican state of Guanajuato amends constitution to protect life
The Guanajuato State Legislature in Mexico approved a measure last week amending the state’s constitution to protect human life from... Read more
Italian archbishop suspends communion in the hand to avoid abuses of the Eucharist
The Archbishop of Bologna, Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, has prohibited the reception of communion in the hand in three parishes of... Read more
EWTN to host 10th annual Family Celebration
EWTN is planning to host its 10th free Family Celebration August 8 – 9. Families who attend can expect to... Read more
Holy Father addresses inter-religious dialogue, decline of Christians in Holy Land with reporters
On Friday, during Pope Benedict’s flight from Rome to Amman, Jordan, he briefly answered questions from journalists accompanying him on... Read more
Bishop blesses mass grave of unbaptized children in N. Ireland
A Catholic bishop on Sunday blessed an unmarked mass grave in Belfast which had been inadvertently leased out. Unbaptized babies... Read more
Pro-life ‘Imagine’ adoption ad approved to run during ‘American Idol’
A new pro-life video listing famous people who have been adopted has received initial acceptance for broadcast on the closing... Read more
Christopher West’s ideas on sexuality ignore ‘tremendous dangers,’ Alice von Hildebrand says
Renowned Catholic thinker Dr. Alice von Hildebrand has criticized Theology of the Body speaker Christopher West, saying his approach has... Read more
