Archive for September 12, 2004

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Bishops must lead U.S. Church toward renewal through holy witness

United States bishops must continue to lead the U.S. Church on the road toward authentic renewal in the aftermath of... Read more

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John Paul II prays with U.S. bishops on Sept. 11

Pope John Paul II joined the bishops of Pennsylvania and New Jersey in praying for an end to terrorism on... Read more

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Mary’s maternal love inspires us to open our hearts to the suffering of others, says Pope

In a message marking the occasion of the 17th International Meeting on Mariology, the Holy Father said that  "Mary, with... Read more

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May Mary watch over mankind in this hour marked by violence, says Pope

During his address before Sunday’s Angelus prayer at Castelgandolfo, John Paul II, noting that "according to an ancient tradition, today... Read more

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Pope “deeply saddened” over death of Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria

This morning Pope John Paul II sent a telegram to the Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria... Read more

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Cooperation among peoples, religions, and cultures is urgent, says Cardinal

On Saturday September 11, Cardinal Paul Poupard, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, stressed the “pressing urgency” of cooperation... Read more

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World’s largest shrine to St. Joseph celebrates 100 years

The world’s largest shrine dedicated to St. Joseph is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Read more

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Shoot begins for film on the life of Pope John Paul II

An Italian production crew has begun shooting for a made-for-TV movie about the life of Pope John Paul II. Read more

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Holy See denounces death of Chinese bishop in prison and demands release of those under arrest

The Holy See’s Press Office has released an official statement denouncing the death of a 76 year-old Chinese bishop who... Read more

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Bishop calls on Cubans to live authentic charity as they celebrate their patroness

During his traditional radio address on the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Patroness of Cuba, Bishop Emilio Aranguren of... Read more

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Mexican bishops demand hazardous effects of morning after pill be made known

Several Mexican bishops are demanding government officials inform the public regarding the abortifacient nature of the morning after pill, which... Read more

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HLI salutes Portuguese Pro-life groups for fighting against Dutch abortion ship

Human Life International sent congratulations last week to the Portuguese pro-life group “Maternity and Life” for its intense efforts to... 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

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

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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.

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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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