Archive for January 9, 2005

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In wake of tragic year, Pope says to the world-“Do not be overcome by evil”

This morning at 11 in the Regia Hall, John Paul II met with the members of the diplomatic corps accredited... Read more

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Pope Challenges New Cuban Ambassador to Promote Religious Freedom

This morning, the Pope received the Letters of Credence of the new ambassador from the Republic of Cuba, Raul Roa... Read more

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Pope voices call to youth to “Put out into the Deep”

Made public today was the Holy Father's message for the 42nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, to be held... Read more

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Pope invites rediscovery of Baptism

The Pope's Angelus reflections today, the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, highlighted this sacrament which he said the Evangelists... Read more

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New Jersey school district sued for ban on Christmas music

The Maplewood Public School District is facing a lawsuit for having banned traditional Christmas music, including instrumentals, last month.  Read more

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Catholics cautioned about ‘objectionable’ magazine

The Diocese of Pittsburg issued an official warning about a quarterly magazine, called Thorns and Roses. The warning was reported... Read more

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Catholic students in Cincinnati hope to raise $100,000 for Asian victims

The Catholic high schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are hoping to raise $100,000 by Jan. 30 – Catholic Schools... Read more

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St. Louis Parish Votes Down Archbishop’s Directive

Last night, parishoners at a North St. Louis Church overwhelmingly voted down a proposal to conform to Archdiocesan standards and... Read more

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Vatican Shares Artifacts With Israel in Hopes of Furthering Unity

Soon, the Vatican will present the works of Moses Maimonides, one of the most influential figures in modern Jewish thought... Read more

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Nuncio calls on Venezuelan bishops to be messengers “of true hope” in midst of crisis

As the Venezuelan Bishops Conference convened for their 83rd Plenary Assembly, the Apostolic Nuncio to Venezuela, Archbishop Andre Dupuy, called... Read more

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Bishop warns homosexual marriage will destroy Spanish society

Archbishop Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona and General Secretary of the Bishops Conference of Spain is warning that the possible legalization... Read more

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Homosexual group in Spain launches attack on the Church

The “State Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals and Bisexuals” in Spain announced on Sunday that it will launch a campaign... Read more

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Cardinal Sandoval calls on Christians to attend Mass “worthily”

In a message aimed at inviting Catholics to live fully the Year of the Eucharist, the Archbishop of Guadalajara, Mexico,... Read more

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The contemplative Sisters of the Monastery of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor, New York, support themselves by offering their hand-painted chinaware and other unique gifts for sale.

Christmas 2024: Handmade gifts from 14 Catholic monasteries

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

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