Israel does not need friends like these Oct 28, 2009
October 28, 2009 - 9:28AM. British National Party chief Nick Griffin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Rome rules on admitting Anglicans Oct 21, 2009
In their statement they said: "Following the decision of General Synod of the Church of England in July 2008 to proceed with the ordination of women to the episcopate, we appealed to the Holy Father for help and have patiently awaited a reply. "This Apostolic Constitution, addressed worldwide, feels to us to be a reply to concerns raised by others and by us and an attempt to allow all those who seek unity with the Holy See to be gathered in without loss of their distinctive patrimony. " Bookmark... (BBC News -- Europe)
Catholic Church Opens Door to Anglicans Oct 21, 2009
Many Anglicans, disappointed by the more liberal moves of their church, namely the ordination of women and gays as priests and bishops and the blessing of same-sex unions, have asked to become aligned with the Holy See. Cardinal Levada would not specify who these Anglicans are that have approached the Vatican wishing to make this transition but did say the Vatican had received "many" worldwide requests over the last three years. (ABC News)
Honorary degrees vs. values clash: What would Carroll do? Aug 23, 2009
Instead, Thomas cited the purpose of any Catholic institution as described by the Holy See a purpose that hinges on the exploration of truth. Thomas said he supports that mantra and that Carroll s classrooms remain open to honest debate. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Obama, pope hold first meeting Jul 11, 2009
"And in some ways we see this as a meeting with any other government the government of the Holy See. There are going to be some areas where we've got deep agreements; there are going to be some areas where we've got some disagreements.". But he acknowledged the pope is more than a government head, saying the church "has such profound influence worldwide and in our country.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Vatican Radio starts carrying ads Jul 7, 2009
But the Holy See's latest finances show that it too is suffering from the global economic downturn ... The Holy See has just published its finances, showing that it had a deficit for the second year running. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Pope's Stand in Obama's Notre Dame Controversy Jun 1, 2009
When reporters at Catholic News Service, the official news agency of the USCCB, talked to Vatican officials just prior to the Inauguration, they found the Holy See mostly focused on economic issues and Middle East politics. "Asked about pro-life issues, on which Obama and the Catholic Church have clear differences, Vatican officials took a wait-and-see attitude," the news agency reported. (Time.com)
Pope celebrates Mass in Bethlehem May 13, 2009
The Holy See supports the right of your people to a sovereign Palestinian homeland in the land of your forefathers, secure and at peace with its neighbours, within internationally recognised borders ... "The Holy See supports the right of your people to a sovereign Palestinian homeland in the land of your forefathers, secure and at peace with its neighbours, within internationally recognised borders," he said. (BBC News -- Africa)
Obama college speeches spark controversy May 11, 2009
Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard law professor and former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. Notre Dame planned to award her its highest honor, the Laetare Medal, but she declined when she learned Obama would be given an honorary degree. (USA Today -- News)
The Pope's annus horribilis Apr 12, 2009
Various Vatican bodies, particularly the press office of the Holy See, issued clarifications, leading prefects and presidents of relevant departments, such as the Pontifical Council for Relations with the Jews, moved to contain the mounting fury, and Benedict himself met many Jewish and Catholic groups to assuage their fears and underscore the church's teaching on the Shoah. Eventually, the Pope issued a letter to the episcopate in which he took pains to make fine canonical and theological... (Globe and Mail)
Pope Decries Africa's Wars Mar 23, 2009
The atrocities committed under the sanction of the Holy See. The barbaric acts committed under orders of the papacy. (CBS News)
UGA sex poster upsets Catholic League Feb 19, 2009
Hell hath no fury like that of the Holy See scorned by the abominable use of the artistry from one of the Vatican and history s most cherished homosexual artists. By OZZFEST. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DATE WITH POPE... Feb 17, 2009
Although numerous reports have been published either confirming or denying that Pope Benedict would receive Pelosi in an audience, the Holy Sees Press Office confirmed to CNA on Monday at noon Rome time, that the Holy Father will receive the U.S. representative on Wednesday at midday ... Over this past weekend pro-life activists and bloggers launched verbal salvos against the Vatican because they believe that the Holy See plans to present Nancy Pelosi with an award. (The Drudge Report)
Olmert confirms papal visit to Israel Feb 16, 2009
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said in a statement this month that "the reinstatement of a Holocaust denier by the Holy See offends every Jew, in Israel and around the world, and humiliates the memory of all Holocaust victims and survivors.". Benedict has since condemned Holocaust denial as "intolerable and altogether unacceptable," and the Vatican has called on the bishop to recant. (International Herald Tribune)
Holocaust denial: Vatican shifts into damage control Feb 8, 2009
Bishop Richard Williamson of the hard-right St. Pius X Society "must absolutely, unequivocally and publicly distance himself" from statements denying the Shoah, stated the Holy See. The Vatican has been in serious damage control for at least a week. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
