Here is a Vatican translation of the homily Benedict XVI delivered April 7 in the Basilica of St. Bartholomew on Tiber Island in Rome. The visit marked the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Community of Sant’Egidio, and the basilica is the site of a memorial of those who have died for the faith during the 20th century. ...
A federal watchdog panel said Fri., May 2 that 11 countries should be named “countries of particular concern” for their records on religious freedom, including three that are not currently on the State Department’s list. ...
A 19-year volunteer ministering to men with HIV and AIDS in the Diocese of Paterson, NJ, has been named Catholic Charities USA’s 2008 volunteer of the year. ...
In an effort to enhance their visibility on the world stage and provide networking support to others, two worldwide organizations of religious released a global “map” of how the church is combating HIV/AIDS. ...
Theological consultors to the Vatican Congregation for Saints’ Causes have ruled that the cancer cure of a Hawaiian woman was due to Blessed Damien de Veuster’s intercession, Honolulu Bp. Larry Silva announced April 29. ...
The video of the Mass of Bishop Johnston’s installation is now available for Online viewing via the diocesan web site: www.dioscg.org. Please look for the link on the right-hand side under “JVJ Installation”--“video presentation”.