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Pope: Open humanitarian corridors in Georgia
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— Pope Benedict XVI urged the international community to establish humanitarian corridors in Georgia so that the dead can be buried, the wounded can receive medical help and refugees can return home.
International meeting
A delegation from Arkansas represented the state at the 126th Knights of Columbus Supreme Meeting States Dinner in Quebec City, Canada Aug. 5.
Four Episcopal priests voice concern to Fort Worth bishop
WASHINGTON (CNS) _— Four priests from the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, who said they are troubled by the “liberal” direction taken by the Episcopal Church met with the Catholic bishop of Fort Worth.
‘Iron Friar’ evangelizes, raises money as he swims, bikes, runs
RYE, N.Y. (CNS) -— Atonement Father Dan Callahan evangelizes underwater. And on a bike. And while he’s running. All on the same day. And he helps recovering alcoholics and substance abusers at the same time.
Cross project gives homeless people dignity of work, wages
LEXINGTON, Ky. (CNS) -— The Catholic Action Center in Lexington is providing work for people who are having an especially hard time supporting themselves and their families in these tough economic times — people who live on the margins of society.
Emotions mask truth that abortion kills a God-created human being
The Church’s teaching on the controversial topic of abortion centers on the commandment, “You shall not kill.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church states clearly, “Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. (no. 2270)” (Understanding Our Church – Seeds of Faith)
New Latin patriarch: ‘New mentality’ needed for Middle East
QUEBEC CITY (CNS) -— Nearly six weeks into his new position, Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem called for a “new mentality” of collaboration among Christians, Muslims and Jews to achieve the elusive goal of peace in the Holy Land.
In dying, Pausch focused on his God-given gifts
When Randy Pausch died and the death notice appeared on the Internet during the summer, I did not know who he was. I have often commented that if there is a “loop” of any sort out there, I am not in it! So I am not surprised that a person whose name was practically a household word had missed my attention. But I now know about Randy Pausch, and his common sense/no nonsense approach to life has influenced me, along with those originally in “the loop.” (Columns)
Is Democratic abortion platform a step forward?
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— A draft of the Democratic Party platform section on abortion that adds language about supporting alternatives such as adoption and reducing the number of unintended pregnancies was hailed as an important improvement by some and derided by others as “adding a good thing to an evil position.” (Opinions)
‘Poole’ director says movie helped deal with own loss
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— Film director Mark Pellington chose a tale about love and loss as his latest movie project to deal with his own love and loss.
