Archbishop of Pittsburgh of the Byzantines Is Appointed

May 06, 2002 | 312 hits

John Paul II has appointed Bishop Basil Schott of the Byzantine Eparchy of Parma to be metropolitan archbishop of Pittsburgh of the Byzantines. He succeeds Archbishop Justin Procyk, who died …

Sept. 11 Makes Dialogue Even More Vital, Vatican Aide Tells U.N.

Dignity of Human Life Seen as a Core Concern

November 12, 2001 | 270 hits

The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks make the promotion of understanding between cultures and religions all the more urgent, a Vatican aide told the United Nations. Last Friday, Archbishop Renato …

UNESCO Urged to Initiate "Dialogue Between Cultures"

Vatican Aide Calls for Reflection on Current Challenges

October 22, 2001 | 314 hits

UNESCO must become a "catalyst" for dialogue between cultures by more reflection on issues such as life, poverty and globalization, a Vatican aide says. The United Nations Educational, …

John Paul II´s Easter Mass to Have Eastern Flavor

Liturgical Calendars Coincide This Year

April 13, 2001 | 297 hits

Eastern and Western Christians and Catholics are celebrating Easter on the same day this year, and John Paul II wants to highlight that fact in the Mass he celebrates this Sunday. His Easter …