by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2007 | Church, Justice and Peace
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 26, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI joined his voice to those encouraging the protection of creation and respect for the environment. The Pope’s appeal came in a telegram signed by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, and... by John Freund, CM | Apr 25, 2007 | Church, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Fails to Take Families Into Account, They Say WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 24, 2007 (Zenit.org).- U.S. bishops have warned lawmakers that President George Bush’s recent proposals for immigration reform would be “a step in the wrong direction.” Bishop... by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2007 | Church, Justice and Peace
Message for World Water Day “A Common Good … an Inalienable Right” VATICAN CITY, APRIL 22, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Here is a Vatican translation of the message sent by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, on behalf of Benedict XVI for World... by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2007 | Church
See the thoughts of the noted commentator John Allen. “… the growing list of indications that something is imminent with regard to the long-awaited document from Pope Benedict XVI authorizing wider use of the pre-Vatican II Mass…”... by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2007 | Church
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 23, 2007 (Zenit.org).- The preacher at a Lenten reflection attended by Benedict XVI and his aides invited listeners to reduce the scandalous abyss that separates the poor from the “satiated.” Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, the... by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2007 | Church
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 22, 2007 (ZENIT.org).- Benedict XVI has called water an “inalienable right” in a message marking the U.N. World Water Day, celebrated each March 22. A message sent on behalf of the Pope by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of...