By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J., released the following declaration on the news regarding the death of Osama Bin Laden this morning:
Tag Archives: Fr. Federico Lombardi
Vatican Warns Not to Overlook Risks of Nuclear Power
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The ongoing nuclear power plant crisis in Japan has prompted a Vatican official to warn that even though nuclear power is an immense resource, its risks must not be overlooked.
Vatican Clarifies Pope’s Statement on Condoms
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Contrary to what the secular media has been trumpeting all weekend, a Vatican spokesman has clarified that statements made by the Pope in an upcoming book about the use of condoms to avoid transmission of AIDS does not contradict Church teaching, but rather affirms it.
Vatican Clarifies Bank Investigation
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In response to recent events involving a surprise investigation of what the media is reporting as the Vatican bank, Holy See Press Office Director Fr. Federico Lombardi has issued a letter clarifying certain facts about the institution, known as the Institute for Religious Works (IOR), that are being misreported.
Vatican: Gulf Oil Spill is a Lesson in Humility
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
During a recent interview on Vatican television, the director of the Vatican Press Office cited the “impotence and slowness” of both BP and the U.S. government to plug the blown oil well in the Gulf, saying the disastrous episode should serve as a lesson in humility to all of us.
Pope to Deliver “Intense” Message at Fatima Next Week
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A Vatican spokesman has announced that Pope Benedict XVI will deliver an “intense message” during his four day visit to Portugal May 11-14.
