by Beth | Dec 23, 2005 | Church
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 21, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Noting the rise of yuletide consumerism, Benedict XVI invited the faithful to rediscover the spiritual traditions of Christmas (especially light and the star) in order to transmit them to future generations. The Pope dedicated...
by Beth | Dec 20, 2005 | Church
For the World Day of Peace (Jan. 1, 2006), Pope Benedict XVI has written a message called “In Truth, Peace” which focuses on issues such as human rights, untruths that lead to war, arms proliferation, and many other issues….The theme chosen for this...
by Beth | Nov 29, 2005 | Church
November 28, 2005 MELBOURNE, November 28, 2005 (kairos.com.au): Podcasting, already a popular innovation at Vatican Radio, offers an important new way for pastors to reach contemporary Christians through their digital jukeboxes, an influential Jesuit magazine said.Tim...
by Beth | Nov 17, 2005 | Church
New York, NY, November–The percentage of U.S. Catholic parishes that employ lay ministers at least 20 hours per week has grown significantly, from 54 percent in 1990 to 66 percent in 2005, according to a new study conducted by the National Pastoral Life Center...
by Beth | Oct 25, 2005 | Church
ROME, OCT. 23, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Catholics are increasing in number in all continents except Europe, according to new Church data. According to data taken from the latest edition of the Church’s statistical yearbook, as of year-end 2003, baptized Catholics...
by Beth | Oct 23, 2005 | Church
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 18, 2005 (ZENIT.org provides a translation of the letter sent to Vincentian Archbishop Franc Rodé, C.M. and participants in the plenary assembly of the Vatican Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, held...
