Pope Benedict deplores outbreaks of violence, prays for conversion of attackers

Monday 1 December 2008

Shortly after completing the Angelus prayer and his reflections on Advent yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI turned his attention to the outbreaks of violence in India and Nigeria and deplored the thinking of the attackers.
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Placido Domingo presents album of songs drawn from JP II's poetry

Monday 1 December 2008

Described as the successful union of truth, goodness and beauty, Placido Domingo’s newest album is a tribute to Pope John Paul II that borrows its depth from the poetry of the late Pope. Read more...

Flight of Christians from Iraq is destabilising the Middle East, archbishop says

Monday 1 December 2008

Archbishop Louis Sako said last week, "Iraq without Christians is a poorer country.  It would be disastrous for peaceful coexistence and for tolerance not only in Iraq but in all of the Middle East." Read more...

Aide decries mix of religion and violence

Monday 1 December 2008

A Vatican spokesman says the bloody attacks in Mumbai last week cause both "human" and "religious" worry for believers. Read more...

Holy See fears rich countries becoming stingy

Thursday 27 November 2008

Rich nations' concern with the financial crisis could mean that aid to developing countries is put on a back burner, the Holy See fears. Read more...

Spanish cardinal: Society is sick because the family is being destroyed

Thursday 27 November 2008

During his homily on Sunday, Cardinal Antonio Canizares of Toledo said: "We are suffering a true illness in our society because of the weakening, if not the destruction, of the family, which together with the Church, are obstacles to be overcome in order to impose a new plan for mankind and for society that certainly has no future." Read more...

Cardinal Arinze: Pope considering moving sign of peace

Tuesday 25 November 2008

The prefect for the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, Cardinal Francis Arinze, has said that Pope Benedict XVI may consider moving the sign of peace to before the offertory, "in order to create a moment of reflection while we prepare for communion."
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Sudanese bishops warn peace accord for the south losing force

Tuesday 25 November 2008

The Fides news agency reported this week that the Sudanese bishops are concerned "about the fact that the letter and spirit of the Comprehensive Peace Accord is losing force, both among its main signers and its supporters and friends who contributed to achieving this historic document." Read more...