Archive for March 8, 2005

?w=200&h=150

Pope gives impromptu blessing from hospital window

To the delight of hundreds of people gathered below, the Holy Father appeared at the window of his room at... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Ratzinger to write this year’s Vatican Way of the Cross

The Pope has chosen Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and dean of... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Pro-life leaders defend Gonzaga University president, say recent reports are false

A group of well-respected national and international pro-life leaders issued an open letter yesterday defending Gonzaga University president Fr. Robert... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

New York Press Editor quits in wake of offensive Pope story

Jeff Koyen, editor of the controversial alternative New York weekly, the New York Press quit rather than accept a two... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

County appeals ruling to remove Bible in public display

Harris County has appealed a 2004 ruling made by a federal court judge that ordered an open Bible, which was... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Catholic Charities urges Congress to protect programs that serve the poor

Catholic Charities USA has urged Congress to protect programs that assist the poorest and most vulnerable members of society from... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Believers must join forces to renew society, Pope tells Georgian Ambassador

In a message earlier today, the Holy Father welcomed new Georgian ambassador, Princess Khetevane Bagration de Moukhrani to the Holy... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Students ask court to prevent university from violating constitutional rights

The students of the Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Arizona State University College of Law is asking a federal court... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Catholic Action Group supports boycott of Comic Relief fundraiser

Another pro-life group has come out in support of a boycott by Catholics of Red Nose Day, a fundraising event... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Bolivian bishops call for reconciliation in midst of deep national crisis

The Bishops Conference of Bolivia has issued a statement entitled, “In the name of Christ, Be reconciled,” in which they... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Portuguese priest sparks controversy by denying Communion to anti-life leaders

A Franciscan priest in Portugal has caused a stir throughout the media for his refusal to give Communion to public... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

“Barrabas” says Passion filming led to his conversion

The Archdiocese of Madrid’s publication “Alpha and Omega” publised an article in its latest edition on the testimony of the... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Pro-life supporters, Terri’s brother hopeful about new legislation aimed at saving Schiavo

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (R-FL), and Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) introduced a piece of legislation which many hope could... Read more

Latest news

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

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Dec 08
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today's readings

TRENDING