Archive for October 6, 2004

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Pope John Paul's new book on Philosophy of History unveiled

The Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro Valls revealed Wednesday  during the Frankfurt Book Fair the latest title from Pope John Paul... Read more

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U.S. Catholics must vote as ‘faithful followers of Christ,’ says Bishop Olmsted

Catholics are called to practice their faith in their everyday lives, including in the political sphere, said Bishop Thomas Olmsted... Read more

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Man is capable of knowing objective norms of moral behavior, Pope says

On receiving this morning members of the International Theological Commission which is celebrating its annual plenary in the Vatican, Pope... Read more

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Pope replaces ousted Bishop in Austria

On Thursday, Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Klaus Kung of Feldkirch, as the new bishop of  the diocese of... Read more

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International theological symposium on Eucharist underway in Mexico

The three-day international theological- pastoral symposium on the Eucharist, focusing on Pope John Paul II’s encyclical "Ecclesia de Eucharistia," began... Read more

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Russian army choir, orchestra, and ballet corps to perform for Pope

On the eve of the 26th anniversary of his election to the papacy, the Russian Army Choir, orchestra and ballet... Read more

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U.S. Catholics give $28M to religious retirement fund

U.S. Catholics have shown great concern and gratitude to their senior religious priests, brothers and sisters by donating $28,016,815 to... Read more

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Bid to freeze assets of San Diego Diocese rejected

Church officials of the Diocese of San Diego are pleased with the ruling of a Los Angeles judge, who has... Read more

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Anonymous donor gives Catholic school $2.25M

A small Catholic girls school, serving a low-income population, got a huge boost recently when an anonymous donor, with no... Read more

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Same-sex marriage hearings begin in Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada began its three-day hearings on same-sex marriage today. The court is expected to hear 28... Read more

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Catholic musicians of Miami to hold benefit concert for flood victims of Haiti

The organizations Musicians to the Rescue, which brings together dozens of Catholic musicians, will hold a benefit concert on November... Read more

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Australian Anglican Church asks forgiveness for sexual abuse by members

On Wednesday the Anglican Church in Australia officially apologized to the hundreds who during childhood were victims of sexual abuse... Read more

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Human rights are based on Church teaching, says Venezuelan bishop

During opening ceremonies of the Continental Meeting “New Challenges for Human Rights,” Bishop Roberto Luckert Leon of Coro, Venezuela, and... Read more

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Experts warn EU population will begin aging rapidly by 2010

The European Commission has published a report stating that in the year 2010, the member states of the European Union... Read more

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Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, knocks on the door of Notre-Dame Cathedral during a ceremony to mark the re-opening of the landmark Cathedral, in central Paris, on Dec. 7, 2024.

Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening  

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica with visible bruising on his face, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope suffered a contusion after hitting his chin on a bedside table the previous morning.

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Both Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved a rule in the national budget to prevent the financing of transgender-focused hormone and surgical treatments for minors in the public health network

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

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Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024.

What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

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