International News

News from outside of Canada.

Claim that John Paul refused nutrition refuted

October 7, 2007

ROME - Pope John Paul II’s personal physician has vehemently denied an Italian doctor’s claim that the late pope refused nutritional support that would have prolonged his life.

Protecting environment a 'moral imperative'

September 28, 2007

UNITED NATIONS - Addressing the United Nations, a Vatican official said climate change demands a new co-operative international strategy in order to avoid a “bleak future.”

Catholic leaders welcome Vatican documents on artificial nutrition

September 18, 2007

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Catholic health care and ethical groups thanked the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith for clarifying its stand on artificial nutrition and hydration for patients in a persistent vegetative state in a pair of Sept. 14 documents.

Europe needs to revert to Christian values

September 17, 2007

VIENNA, Austria - On a three-day pilgrimage to Austria, Pope Benedict XVI brought a core theme of his pontificate to Central Europe, warning that a drift away from Christian values is leaving society unfulfilled, less charitable and without a real future.

Pope accepts resignation of outspoken critic of Zimbabwean leadership

September 11, 2007

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Zimbabwean Archbishop Pius Ncube of Bulawayo, the most outspoken critic of the country's leadership who is also facing allegations of adultery.

Korean missionaries rethink overseas missions

September 10, 2007

SEOUL, South Korea - As 19 South Korean hostages returned safely to their country, Catholic and Protestant church leaders said it was time to reflect on overseas missions and service.

Pope expresses hope for Mideast peace

September 7, 2007

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy - Pope Benedict XVI met with Israeli President Shimon Peres and expressed hope that new diplomatic moves can bring peace in the Middle East.

NRSV Bible gets Vatican recognition

September 5, 2007

Eighteen years into a sometimes divisive debate, the Vatican has put a final stamp of approval on the Canadian lectionary — granting a recognitio to the inclusive language of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible in English.

D&P organizes aid for Peru quake victims

August 21, 2007

As Peruvians punch their way out of the rubble left by an 8.0 Richter Scale earthquake that struck the nation Aug. 15, the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace is collecting money the South American nation will need to rebuild.

Catholics called to aid flood victims

August 14, 2007

TORONTO - Catholic emergency relief dollars are once again headed out to help victims of extreme weather associated with global warming.