by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2011 | Church
April 22, 2011. (Romereports.com) On May 4 Benedict XVI will be the first pope to make a phone call into space. He will be in satellite contact with the international space station to mark the arrival of the shuttle endeavor. The pope is expected to speak with the...
by Beth | Jan 10, 2011 | Church
“In years past, popes have typically used the speech to diplomats as a sort of foreign policy panorama, surveying major global concerns such as economic justice, war and peace, the environment, and equity in diplomatic relations. This year, however, Benedict XVI...
by Beth | Jan 5, 2011 | Church
Few have noticed that Pope Benedict’s creation of a new in-house  financial watchdog also includes criminalization of environmental pollution. In article 18, the new law establishes a penalty of up to six months imprisonment and a fine of $3,500 to $35,000 for...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2010 | Church
“Increasing investment in health care facilities that help and support the suffering, especially the poor and needy.” This is Benedict XVI’s invitation to “the authorities” in his message for the XIX World Day of the Sick, which as usual will...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2010 | Church
RomeReports features a video report Benedict XVI’s call for respect to the right of religious freedom in the world, and especially in the Middle East. He has asked the West to end the hostility and prejudice aimed towards Christians. Benedict XVI stated that...
