Apr

9

World Mercy Congress Announced

April 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The archbishop of Vienna announced that the first World Congress on Mercy will open on the third anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II. Cardinal Christoph Schönborn revealed last week in a press conference that the 1st World Apostolic Congress on Mercy will be held April 2-6, 2008, in the Vatican’s Paul VI […]

Apr

9

Saint of the Day - Saint Mary of Cleophas

April 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Saint Mary of Cleophas (First Century)
She was one of the “three Marys” who followed Our Lord and stood at the foot of the Cross on Calvary when He died. She was the wife of Saint Cleophas, the brother of Saint Joseph. She was the mother of Saint Simon, Saint James the Less and Saint Jude, […]

Apr

9

Calling the Media’s Bluff

April 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Questioning Coverage of Religious Topics
By Father John Flynn
Rome, Italy
Media and religion often have an uneasy relationship. It’s not that journalists ignore religious topics, it’s just that quality coverage is frequently lacking. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican secretary of state, recently called certain discrepancies to the media’s attention.
During an interview with a French magazine, the cardinal […]

Apr

9

Resurrection Gives Hope, Says Pope

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Highlights World’s Afflictions in Message for Easter
The resurrection of Christ gives hope to a world afflicted by natural disasters, disease and violence, said Benedict XVI in his Easter message.
After celebrating Easter Mass today, and before imparting the blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city of Rome and the world), the Pope read a message in […]

Apr

9

Destroying Embryos Isn’t Progress

April 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Cardinal Justin Rigali is urging the U.S. Senate to reject legislation that allows for federal funding of stem cell research that destroys human embryos.
The archbishop of Philadelphia said in a letter sent Wednesday to the Senate that the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 would “encourage deliberate attacks on innocent human life in the […]