Document on Married Love and Reproductive Technology on Agenda for U.S....
WASHINGTON DC (MetroCatholic) – A proposed document from the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities looks at the relationship between sex and procreation and the moral issues surrounding...
View ArticleWill Presbyterians Redefine Marriage
WASHINGTON, (MetroCatholic) — Presbyterians gathering next week will choose between two divergent paths. The first seeks to change the church’s definition of marriage to a relationship between any “two...
View ArticlePresbyterians Send Mixed Message on Sexuality
WASHINGTON (MetroCatholic) — The 2010 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) took two actions late Thursday that pointed in opposite directions regarding the denomination’s decades-long...
View ArticleRELIGIOUS FREEDOM, THE PATH TO PEACE
VATICAN CITY (VIS) – “Religious freedom, the path to peace” is the theme chosen by Pope Benedict XVI for the celebration of the 2011 World Day of Peace. “The World Day of Peace”, reads a communique on...
View ArticleSynod Fathers Present Final Message of General Assembly
Members of the Commission for the Message Address the Media
View ArticleGeneral Assembly of World Apostolate of Fatima Held in Portugal (Part 1)
Gathering Dedicated to the Memory of Sister Lucia of Jesus and Her Spiritual Legacy
View ArticleGeneral Assembly of World Apostolate of Fatima Held in Portugal (Part 2)
Gathering Dedicated to the Memory of Sister Lucia of Jesus and Her Spiritual Legacy
View ArticleHoly See welcomes UN recognition of Palestine
Vatican City, Nov 30, 2012 / 10:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican "welcomed with favor" the U.N.'s vote to allow Palestine to become a non-member Observer State, and pressed for a permanent two-state...
View ArticlePro-life groups ask General Assembly to reform UN treaty bodies
by Stefano Gennarini, J.D. NEW YORK, February 28, 2013, (C-FAM.org) - Pro-life organizations spoke at a special forum at UN headquarters this week to ask the UN General Assembly to reform treaty bodies...
View ArticlePope’s Address to Directors of Pontifical Missionary Societies
Here is the translation of Pope Francis' address to the directors of the Pontifical Missionary Societies who are in Rome for their annual General Assembly. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am...
View ArticlePope’s Address to Italian Bishops Conference
Here is the translation of the Holy Father's meditation during the Profession of Faith of the Italian Bishops Conference who are gathered for their 65th General Assembly. * * * Dear Brothers in the...
View ArticleOne of Us Campaign in Poland Collects Over 113,000 Signatures
A delegation from Poland were in Rome to attend the June 15th General Assembly of European representatives from the One of Us Campaign. As of now, Poland has the second highest amount of signatures:...
View ArticleCardinal Peter Erdo’s Welcoming Address to the 14th General Assembly of the CEC
Here is the welcoming address by Cardinal Peter Erdð, Archbishop of Budapest, at the 14th General Assembly of the Council of European Churches held in Budapest yesterday. --- --- --- Your Eminence,...
View ArticleArchbishop Dominique Mamberti’s Address at UN General Assembly in New York
Here is the intervention delivered by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for the Holy See's Relations with States during the high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on nuclear...
View ArticleHoly See Official at UN: Syria Could Set a Precedent
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for the Holy See's Relations with States, spoke during the general debate of the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in New York on...
View ArticleUS Bishops to Vote on Liturgy Items at November Meeting
The U.S. bishops will vote on five liturgical items presented by the Committee on Divine Worship during the annual fall General Assembly of the episcopal conference, scheduled for November 11-14 in...
View ArticlePope’s Message to the 10th General Assembly of the World Council of Churches
Churches, which is taking place in Busan, South Korea from October 30th - November 8th. The message was sent to Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity,...
View ArticleWorld Council of Churches Convenes in South Korea
The World Council of Churches began its 10th General Assembly in Busan, South Korea today. The assembly, which concludes on November 8th, will reflect on the theme: “God of Life, Lead us to Justice and...
View ArticlePope’s Address to Delegates of the European Olympics Committees
On Saturday morning, Pope Francis received the Delegates of the European Olympic Committees who are in Rome on the occasion of their 42nd General Assembly. Here is a translation of the Pope’s address...
View ArticleRegnum Christi Consecrated Men Elect Leader
On the first day of the General Assembly of the consecrated men of Regnum Christi, Jorge López of Madrid, Spain, age 50, was chosen to lead the first elected government for the men. He will oversee...
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