Archive for May 9, 2005

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Vatican marks anniversary of end of WWII, supports U.N. Peace-building commission

The Holy See joined much of Europe yesterday in celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the end of World War II.... Read more

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Denver critic: $150 million can’t buy Kingdom of Heaven a decent plot

Billed as what was to be one of the summer’s major blockbusters, Ridley Scott’s new big-dollar action film, Kingdom of... Read more

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Homosexual leader lashes heavy criticism to gay movement

A leader in the national homosexual community has admonished homosexuals for their inability to take responsibility for their actions and... Read more

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Hackers break into Catholic League website

Last weekend, the web site of the New York-based, Catholic League was hacked and uploaded with a message insulting U.S.... Read more

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Jewish community expresses confidence in new Pope

Jewish leaders have expressed their confidence in Pope Benedict XVI, saying that the first two weeks of his papacy show... Read more

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Group blows whistle on Catholic colleges at odds with bishops’ directives

A national organization has blown the whistle on 13 Catholic colleges and universities, which have disregarded a directive of the... Read more

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Thousands expected to defend life at national pro-life rally

Thousands of Canadians are expected to call on government to defend all human life at the national March for Life... Read more

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Legion of Christ welcomes investigation to clear founder of abuse allegations

Members of the Legion of Christ are confident that “a full and fair examination of the facts” will clear their... Read more

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Canadian diocese to sell all its churches to pay abuse victims

The Diocese of St. George’s, Newfoundland, plans to sell all of its churches and missions to settle sexual-abuse claims.  Read more

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US and Mexican bishops to discuss vigilante border patrols

The president of the Bishops Committee on Human Mobility, Bishop Renato Ascencio León of Ciudad Juarez, said this week bishops... Read more

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Archbishop of Toledo warns homosexual “marriages” contradict natural law

Archbishop Antonio Canizares Llovera of Toledo and Vice President of the Bishops Conference of Spain said this week a law... Read more

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Archbishops Gomez, Chaput, to attend National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

Organizers recently announced that San Antonio’s Archbishop Jose Gomez and Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput will join Catholics from around the... Read more

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Korean sisters gather in Colorado for 12th annual conference

51 Korean religious sisters working across North America have gathered in the Colorado mountains this week and last, for period... 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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