Reconciliation Possibe in Near East – Benedict XVI

(Zenit.org).- At a vigil for peace between Israel and Lebanon, Benedict XVI urged reconciliation in response to violence. “Lord, free us from all evils and grant us peace; not tomorrow or the day after, grant us peace today!” the Pope implored on Sunday....

U.S. Bishops – Immigration System Seriously Flawed

Statement of Most Reverend William Skylstad President, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops On Comprehensive Immigration Reform June 15, 2006 The U.S. Catholic bishops acknowledge that immigration is an emotional and challenging issue which has engaged the American...

8 Keys to Reading the Writings of Joseph Ratzinger

ROME, JUNE 25, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Archbishop Bruno Forte of Chieti-Vasto recently presented eight keys for reading Joseph Ratzinger’s theological work. The archbishop, a member of the International Theological Commission, presented his ideas at the closing the...