Friday, September 08, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/8/2006



Chilean church criticizes guidelines authorizing free contraceptives

Chilean Church leaders have criticized the government for distributing free contraceptives including the controversial morning after pill. Read further by clicking here.

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Pope aims to revive German Catholicism

On his tour in his home country Pope Benedict XVI hope it will re-ignite the flame of faith. Read further by clicking here.

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Pope Benedict tells Ontario bishops to spread Gospel of love in face of moral problems

The Pope is strongly encouraging many Canadian Bishops to speak out against the prevailing moral dillemma confronting the Catholic Church in Canada. Read further by clicking here.

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Maronite bishops criticize Hezbollah, sectarian politics

Lebanon's Maronite Catholic Bishops have criticized the terrorists organization Hezbollah for its sectarian violence. Read further by clicking here.

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Catholic Charities argues for exemption from contraceptive coverage

Catholic Charities of Albany have issued a lawsuit against the State in an effort to maintain their moral obligations to the Teachings of the Catholic Church. Read further by clicking here.

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Curriculum for new school year in Spain "catastrophic" for the family, say Catholic parents

Many parents are objecting to the relativism that is being placed in the school curriculum and are insisting that teaching on morals should be the parents right and not the school. Read further by clicking here.

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Thursday, September 07, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/7/2006



Kenya: Church Seeks Nod On Otunga's Sainthood
Archbishop Ndingi Mwana A' Nzeki is seeking advice in the investigation of the canonisation of Cardinal Maurice Otunga. Read further by clicking here.
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U.S. Catholic bishops urge Senate support of landmine ban legislation
Many U.S Bishops are encouraging the government to ban landmines and for catholics to stand behind them in this decision. Read further by clicking here.
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A Filipino Priest threatens to take Aussie mine to court
After a cyanide spill Father Ino Bugauisan is insisting that an Australian based mine company should not be allowed to re-open. Read further by clicking here.
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New breakthrough with adult stem cells
Italian researchers have made a breakthrough by using adult stem cells to treat some diseases. Read further by clicking here.
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Pope’s "courier" speaks of his friendship with Benedict XVI
Thaddäus Kühnel a friend to Pope Benedict XVI reveals some private insights into the life of the Pope. Read further by clicking here.
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/6/2006



Catholic Church has great faith in U.N
The Vatican has great faith in the work done by the United Nations, Cardinal Bertone has stated. Read further by clicking here.
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No shift in Church's position on evolution, Jesuit says
Speculation has arisen that Pope Benedict XVI may change the Church's position on evolution, Fr. Fessio denies this. Read further by clicking here.
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New campaign launched to evangelize the Catholic faith
London, a campaign has been launched to encourage Catholics to be more vocal about living and explaining their faith. Read further by clicking here.
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"Secularist mentality" of government a risk to democracy, warns Spanish archbishop
Archbishop Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona has criticized the Spanish Goverment over its secular agenda. Read further by clicking here.
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New Church commission to study Medjugorje
Church leaders in the Bosnia-Herzegovina region are preparing a commission to study the alleged apparitions of our Lady. Read further by clicking here.
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Vancouver archbishop protests gay curriculum
Archbishop Raymond Roussin of Vancouver has criticized attempts to educate children about homosexuality by involving a homosexual couple in the education process. Read further by clicking here.
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Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/5/2006



Nuclear weapons a grave threat, Vatican says in support of Scottish bishops

The Bishops Conference of Scotland has entreated the British government not to replace the Trident system. Read further by clicking here.

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Madonna show abuses religious symbols, says cardinal Vlk
Cardinal Vlk has criticized Madonna's blasphemous stage antics as she prepares to perform in the Czech Republic. Read further by clicking here.

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EU to continue stem cell research
The European Union has agreed to continue embryonic stem cell research as opposed to America's stance. Read further by clicking here.

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Cardinal claims Vatican priests spied on John Paul II
Cardinal Glemp has accused Church officials of spying on Pope John Paul II to the Communist Polish Government. Read further by clicking here.

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Govt ministers to brief Christian counterparts
The Australian Prime Minister John Howard will discuss policy issues with various Church leaders ahead of next years elections. Read further by clicking here.

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God and the Democrats
In a questionare the Australian Democrats are beginning a campaign to remove God from the political scene in Australian politics. The Democrats also uphold abortion rights. Read further by clicking here.

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