Friday, September 01, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/1/2006



Background: mysterious image of the Holy Face

Pope Benedict XVI has visited the miraculous image of the Holy Face at Manoppello, Italy. Read further by clicking here.

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Church endures economic persecution as the Patriotic Association tries to seize Church property

The athiestic Chinese government continues to persecute their Christian community by seizing Catholic Church property. Read further by clicking here.

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British cardinal urges Muslim respect for religious freedom
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has stated that Muslims need to respect Christianity with equal respect as has been afforded them. Read further by clicking here.

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Glasgow archbishop defends firefighters in gay-rights dispute
Archbishop Mario Conti has defended the rights of firefighters who refused to attend and hand out leaflets at a gay pride march. Read further by clicking here.

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Two cases of alleged miracles claim intercession of Archbishop Sheen
Two alleged miracles are now being investigated by the Vatican in the Cause for the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Read further by clicking here.

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All faith-prayer meet on the anniverary of Mother Teresa's birthday
The Sisters of Charity in India led an all faith prayer day in honour of Mother Teresa's birthday, she would have been 96 years old. Read further by clicking here.

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Vietnamese government grants permit for Marian shrine
Marian shrine to be built around a miracle statue of Our Lady of Fatima where claims of healing have taken place. Read further by clicking here.

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