Archive for June 8, 2005

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Pope pledges continued dialogue with Jewish community, leaders praise Pontiff

During his first audience with Jewish leaders, Pope Benedict XVI assured on Thursday that the Catholic Church remained fully committed... Read more

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Pro-family groups pleased Justice Brown confirmed as federal judge

A pro-family group is pleased that Justice Janice Rogers Brown has become the newest judge on the D.C. Court of... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput makes plea for equal rights for Christians in the West

Europe and the West must “fight discrimination and intolerance against Christians and members of other religious communities,” Archbishop Charles Chaput... Read more

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Archbishop Edward McCarthy dies at 87

The former  Archbishop of Miami, Edward McCarthy, died June 7 at the age of 87. During his 18 years as... Read more

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DNC chairman offends Christians, says Catholic League

The chairman of the Democratic National Committee has done an about-face, says the Catholic League. When Howard Dean accepted the... Read more

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Christian doctors to explore healthcare, bioethics at national meeting

America's largest faith-based doctor organization, the Christian Medical & Dental Associations, are meeting in Denver today to discuss the future... Read more

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Spanish Archbishop calls for measures to combat anti-Christian prejudices

 Archbishop Antonio Cañizares Llovera of Toledo and Vice President of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference is calling for the adoption of... Read more

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Russian health officials debunk “safe-sex” myth and promote abstinence in Moscow

In an about-face, health officials in Moscow have acknowledged that “safe-sex does not exist” and are opting for abstinence-based education... Read more

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Archbishop calls on Cuban families to teach children true vision of the family

The Cubanet news agency reported this week that during the celebration of Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady... Read more

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President of Ecuadorian bishops slams statement by renegade Spanish priests

In a strongly worded message, Bishop Nestor Herrera Heredia of Machala and President of the Bishops’ Conference of Ecuador, rejected... Read more

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Left to right: Father Timothy Gallagher, Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Archbishop Nelson Perez, Archbishop Alexander Sample.

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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.

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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

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