Bishop bashes Chinese government and church

Hong Kong's former church leader spoke about the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests and  during a press conference on Monday. " Cardinal Joseph Zen said he wanted an official inquiry into what happened so future generations could tell the...

Danger of Wasting Time with Technology

VATICAN CITY, MAY 24, 2009 (Zenit.org). The Church's challenge in the era of Facebook and Twitter consists in presenting the profound message of Jesus without being sidetracked by technology's superficial aspects, says the Vatican spokesperson. Jesuit Father Federico...

Pope Benedict XVI Ends Middle East Trip With Plea for Peace

Pope Benedict XVI ended his eight-day pilgrimage to the Middle East by calling for an end to fighting between Israel and Palestinians, and repeated calls that the Holocaust never be repeated or forgotten. The Pope's...

Pope walks out after Muslim cleric accuses Israel of 'slaughter'

Sheikh Taysir al-Tamimiwas stupid to insert politicsand anti semitism into areligious conference. "stressing that Islam and Christianity must unite against "the Israeli occupation and bring about an independent...

Pope urges religious reconciliation

The religious issues need tobe separated from the political issues in the Middle East. Land and political disputes do not need to be cast as a battle between religions."Pope Benedict XVI has called on followers...

In Honor of Popes Visit Cool Facts about Israel

Enjoy this video of cool facts about Israel. We thought that it would be nice to introduce some positive energy into the Pope’s visit while all of the left and right politicians around the globe put their two...

Pope Expresses Regret For Abuse at Canadian Aboriginal Schools

Pope Benedict XVI met with a delegation from Canada's Assembly of First Nations on Wednesday to speak about the abuse and treatment of aboriginal students who attended schools run by the Roman Catholic Church. The pope had a private meeting in the Vatican with the delegation...

The world facing a New Dark Age

In Rome, Italy - His Excellency Prince Charles spoke who heartedly to Pope Benedict XVI of the importance of the world to change its ways to prevent the effects of climate change. "The heir to the British throne...

Pope pursues Heavenly power

In sustainable energy news, Pope Benedict XVI pursues Heavenly power with largest solar plant in Europe. The project will be situated on 740 acres near the Vatican City at an estimated cost of US$660 million....

Two dead after stampede in Angola where Pope was speaking

Two people have died after a stampede at a stadium in Luanda, Angola where Pope Benedict was going to speak at a youth rally. Thousands of people rushed into the stadium to get a chance to see the Pope four and a...

Pope's Against the use of condom, criticism Begins

Pope on his tour of black continent making Blind remark, even after knowing that millions of peple are dying just beacuse of unsafe sex, and condom is saving millions fron the varous STD.In his satement he said...

France Criticises Pope's Condom Comments

The French foreign ministry has spoken out against the Pope's rejection of condom use to fight Aids.  Pope Benedict XVI, who is on a trip to Africa, said on Tuesday that distributing condoms only increases the...

The Arab Holy Order Of Palestine vs. A Palestinian State.

The International Institute of Nonviolence News&Opinion By: Rev. Jermano The following is a very interesting read....In sum I have to disagree with the author.....I support the Vatican claim on...

Pope: Holocaust Denier Must Recant Amidst Criminal Investigation

If there is one person at the Vatican more stressed out than Pope Benedict XVI these days it is Cardinal Walter Kasper, the head of relations between the Catholic Church and the Jewish community leaders.  Ever...

Pope appeals for an end to fighting in Sri Lanka

"Pope appeals for an end to fighting in Sri Lanka [TamilNet, Wednesday, 04 February 2009, 15:31 GMT] "News of the worsening conflict and the growing number of innocent victims induces us to address a pressing appeal to the combatants to show respect for humanitarian law and...

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