Current Events
OPINION: Obama vs. Pope Benedict (Washington Times)
"The first thing I will do as president is sign the Freedom of Choice Act," Obama said at…
Free Speech
In Italy – Joke about the Pope, Go to Jail
What do Kim Jong Il, Pope Benedict XVI, and the Italian President have in common? Tell a joke…
Current Events
Sinners Transformed by Grace: Pope’s Resignation Amidst Scandal a Sign of Hope
Although Benedict XVI has cited health concerns, there is some speculation that the resignation may be related to…
Church and State
CNS STORY: Vatican document calls for global authority to regulate markets
Excerpt: While the Vatican document focused on financial issues, it envisioned a much wider potential role for the…
Current Events
Sec. Clinton condemns “Religious Defamation” laws and addresses international issues in annual Religious Freedom Report
On October 25, 2009, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presented the annual International Religious Freedom Report, on…
Church and State
Vatican calls for global authority on economy – Reuters
Excerpt: VATICAN CITY,Oct 24 (Reuters) – – The Vatican called on Monday for the establishment of a “global…
Church and State
Vatican Radio – Full Text: Note on financial reform from the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
The full text of the document released earlier today. http://www.radiovaticana.org/EN1/Articolo.asp?c=531752
Church and State
Vatican again urges radical reform of global marketplace – The Irish Times
Excerpt: TRADE ISSUES: FOR THE second time in the last month, the Holy See has argued that international…
International
Senate confirms Gingrich as ambassador to Vatican
In a vote of 70-23, the United States Senate approved the nomination of Callista L. Gingrich as the…