by Beth | Jun 26, 2006 | Justice and Peace
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 26, 2006 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Philippines presented Benedict XVI with a new law that abolishes the death penalty in her country. The Holy Father received Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in audience today, the Holy See press office confirmed in...
by Beth | Jun 22, 2006 | Justice and Peace
A program called GRIST innovatively uses a video walking tour to tell the story of the blighted area of South Bronx in New York and at the same time inspire hope.New York’s South Bronx was once a getaway for the rich; now the defining landmarks of the community...
by Beth | Jun 15, 2006 | Justice and Peace
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 15, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Swedish diplomat Hans Blix says the Pope can play an important role in the reduction of weapons of mass destruction, since his “moral authority is recognized by the whole world.” On Wednesday, Blix handed Benedict...
by Beth | Jun 10, 2006 | Justice and Peace
BERLIN, JUNE 10, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Many are muting their cheers for the World Cup competition just getting under way in Germany. In the months leading up to the event, protests grew over plans to “import” large numbers of women to serve as prostitutes for...
by Beth | Jun 2, 2006 | Justice and Peace
One million take part in prayer day for peace. PRAYERS for reconciliation were said in more than 10,000 churches in Argentina and Uruguay last Sunday after a joint appeal from the bishops’ conferences of the two countries, reports Colin Harding.Church leaders had...
by Beth | May 31, 2006 | Justice and Peace
Manuel Sanchez of the SVDP in Los Angeles sent notice of exhibit which “Challenges an aesthetic and practical notion of the homeless paradigm in the Skid Row” at SPARC Gallery in Venice. SPARC is pleased to announce Urban Rays, an Urban Office of Offensive...
