Monday, September 04, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/4/2006



CES opposes quotas for 'non-faith school places' in religious schools
The British Government is insisting that there be 'no faith places' within Catholic schools in order to be inclusive. Read further by clicking here.
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Zimbabwe: Churches seek way out of deepening national crisis

Church leaders have gathered to discuss plans to help the suffering people of Zimbabwe. Read further by clicking here.
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Syro-Malabar Synod plans office in Rome to foster interchange with Vatican

The Syro-Malabar will open an office in Rome in order to improve communication with the Vatican. Read further by clicking here.
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Demonstrators call for execution of Indonesian Catholics
A crowd of 4,000 people rallied in Poso Sulawesi Indonesia demanding that the government execute the imprisoned Christians. Read further by clicking here.
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Church destroyed in Fujian, another to follow shortly

The athiestic government of China has destroyed a Church in the Yutouchang village, they are threatening to destroy even more Churches. Read further by clicking here.
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Cardinal Bertone backs UN peacekeeping

The new Vatican Secretary hold high hopes for peacekeeping troups in the middle east. Read further by clicking here.
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Paris honors John Paul II, despite protest

A plaza close to Notre Dame cathedral has been renamed in honor of Pope Paul II despite a gay activist protest. Read further by clicking here.
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Sunday, September 03, 2006

Catholic News & Current Events-9/3/2006



Catholic church moves on abuse

Leaders of the Catholic Church in South Australia have spear headed a move to prevent any more child abuse, it is being led by Archbishop Wilson. Read further by clicking here.

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Catholic Brother speared in Port Moresby
Br Augustine Taiwa was murdered last week in Papua New Guinea. Read further by clicking here.

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Critics silenced by deaf priest's new mission
Fr Thomas Coughlin is about to fulfill his lifelong dream of founding a religious community for the deaf. Read further by clicking here.

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Be touched and transformed by Jesus' Holy Face: Benedict
Pope Benedict XVI has spoken about the transforming image of Christ as seen within the holy relic which is alleged to be Veronica's veil. Read further by clicking here.

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