Archive for October 23, 2005

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5 new Saints declared: Pope says true joy often hidden in small things, service to others

During yesterday’s Mass concluding the ‘Year of the Eucharist’ and the General Synod of Bishops, Pope Benedict XVI canonized 5... Read more

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Pope Benedict closes Bishop’s Synod, says Eucharist must be inner force for all faithful

During a Mass yesterday which concluded the 11th General Synod of Bishops and the “Year of the Eucharist” instituted by... Read more

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Pope entrusts Synod to care of Mary, stresses bond between Eucharist and Church’s mission

Before praying the angelus prayer yesterday in St. Peter‘s Square, Pope Benedict entrusted the fruits of the just-concluded General Synod... Read more

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Archbishop of Newark appointed to Vatican post

Archbishop John Myers of Newark has been appointed by the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to work... Read more

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Final message of Synod clings to Church practice and tradition, stresses Eucharist must be central

On Saturday, the final message of the General Synod of Bishops, entitled, ‘The Eucharist: Living Bread for the Peace of... Read more

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Hong Kong bishop hopeful for Vatican-Chinese relations

The bishop of Hong Kong said Friday that the ordination of Chinese bishops, appointed by the government but approved by... Read more

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Supreme Court nominee Miers not a Catholic, says Dallas diocese

The Diocese of Dallas has confirmed that Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers is not Catholic; neither did she receive any... Read more

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Family institute in Colombia refutes statistics on abortion

During a public audience at the Colombian Senate last week, the Institute on Family Policy of Colombia said the high... Read more

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Pope to open Academic Year of Italian Catholic university

On Friday, November 25, Pope Benedict XVI will preside at the opening of the academic year at the Catholic University... Read more

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Photo exhibit on the sorrowful mysteries being held in Spain

On Sunday a photo exhibit on the sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary was opened in Valencia, Spain, at the Church... Read more

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The Pope will present first Encyclical on December 8

The Italian press revealed this Monday that Pope Benedict XVI will publish the first encyclical of his pontificate on the... 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.

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?

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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