Archive for April 21, 2004

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Pope met with heads of the USCCB

Pope John Paul II received, in a private audience on Thursday morning, the leadership of the United States Bishops' Conference... Read more

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Catholic college on the horizon for Diocese of Pheonix

A project to start a Catholic college in the Diocese of Pheonix got the push and support it needed by... Read more

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‘Call to Compassion’ rally urges structural reform, aid to the needy in Denver

Catholic Charities Denver has invited elected officials and public citizens to answer a call to compassion this Saturday at an... Read more

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Pro-life conference to address “controversies and challenges” facing Mexican families

Several pro-life groups in Mexico are hosting the IV Life and Family Congress on April 24-25 in Mexico City, on... Read more

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Largest German Catholic charitable organization appoints Opus Dei member as new Secretary General

The General Council of the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), during its annual meeting in... Read more

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“Passion” breaks box-office records in Spain: two million see the film in 20 days

According to the film distributor Aurum, “The Passion of the Christ” continues to break records in Spain, with more than... Read more

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Expert explains how 9-11 affected relations between the Holy See and Israel

In an article to be published this Friday in the religious section of L’Espresso online, Vatican watcher Sandro Magister analyzes... Read more

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Embryos not really used to find cures for disease, says Australian bishop

People have been misled into believing that ‘excess’ human embryos will be used to find cures for Parkinson’s disease and... Read more

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Left to right: Father Timothy Gallagher, Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Archbishop Nelson Perez, Archbishop Alexander Sample.

Catholic bishops to join health professionals for online mental health retreat

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

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

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?

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