by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2007 | Church, Justice and Peace
GENEVA, JULY 3, 2007 (Zenit.org).- The globalization of the economy and communication should be matched by the globalization of human rights, says the Holy See. Archbishop Silvano Tomasi made this comment in a recent address to the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva.... by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2007 | Church, Justice and Peace
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 20, 2007 (Zenit.org).- The Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers reiterated the Church’s condemnation of sexual exploitation and prostitution as a form of modern slavery. Given Vincent’s concerns about slavery this should be of... by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2007 | Church, Justice and Peace
The deteriorating cement roof tiles of the Paul VI auditorium will be replaced next year with photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity. The cells will generate enough power to light, heat or cool the hall, the Vatican engineers say. Last year the Pope... by John Freund, CM | Jun 13, 2007 | Church
ROME, JUNE 13, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Even contemplatives are using the Internet to spread the message of Christ. Carmelite General Prior Father Joseph Chalmers says that contemplative religious are ready for God to “use us in a hidden way in order to further his... by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2007 | Church, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 6, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI issued an appeal to the leaders participating in the G-8 summit to keep their promises to fight against poverty, particularly through education. The Pope asked the heads of state gathered in Germany “not to... by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2007 | Church
He was known for distributing Miraculous medals and was very active training laity to teach catechism at a time when this was unheard of. The First Maltese Saint: Dun Gorg Preca – a biography by BERNARD BUSUTTIL <!–b><br–> Born in Valletta on...
