juli 2009 - Katolska nyheter

Lefebvrist leader foresees doctrinal talks with Vatican beginning in autumn

Bishop Bernard Fellay, the head of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), has said that he expected to begin direct talks with Vatican officials in the fall, in a bid to reach ...

Published 2009-7-31 21:07 by Catholic World News Briefs (CatholicCulture.org)

Kenyan cardinal ends ban on charismatic movement

After meeting with leaders of the Catholic charismatic movement and receiving assurances that they would work under the supervision of their pastors, Cardinal John Njue has ended a ban on ...

Published 2009-7-31 21:02 by Catholic World News Briefs (CatholicCulture.org)

Irish justice minister asks court guidance on release of Dublin abuse report

Ireland's justice minister, Dermot Ahern, has asked the High Court for guidance on the publication of a commission report on sexual abuse in the Dublin archdiocese. Because the report ...

Published 2009-7-31 18:15 by Catholic World News Briefs (CatholicCulture.org)

Pope's recording of Marian prayers and hymns due out for Christmas

The Geffen/Universal recording studio, which last month struck an agreement to produce a recording of Marian hymns and prayers by Pope Benedict XVI, has now announced that the recording ...

Published 2009-7-31 18:12 by Catholic World News Briefs (CatholicCulture.org)

Pope Benedict's August prayer intentions

The Vatican has made public the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI for August 2009. The Holy Father's general is: "That public opinion may be more aware of the problems of millions ...

Published 2009-7-31 17:49 by Catholic World News Briefs (CatholicCulture.org)

Church opposes Albanian leader's push for same-sex marriage

Citing the "standards of other European countries," Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha has announced that his governing party supports a bill to legalize homosexual marriage. "We cannot ...

Published 2009-7-31 12:41 by Catholic World News Briefs (CatholicCulture.org)

Italy legalizes RU-486 despite 29 deaths; Vatican prelate: excommunications for doctor, mother

The Italian Pharmaceuticals Agency (AIFA) has authorized the nationwide use of the RU-486 despite the deaths of 29 women from the abortion pill's side effect. "There will be ...

Published 2009-7-31 12:40 by Catholic World News Briefs (CatholicCulture.org)

Pakistan: Thousands of Muslims destroy Christian village

Using firearms and explosives, thousands of Muslims destroyed the Christian village of Korian in the province of Punjab in eastern Pakistan. A Christian family in the village had been ...

Published 2009-7-31 12:39 by Catholic World News Briefs (CatholicCulture.org)