Archive for July 19, 2005

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Full schedule awaits Pope in Cologne

Earlier today, the Vatican released Pope Benedict’s official schedule for his August trip to Cologne, Germany for the 20th World... Read more

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Religious leaders call Roberts nomination to Supreme Court ‘an answer to prayer’

Since Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s announcement of retirement two weeks ago, Washington has been waiting with baited breath... Read more

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Canada becomes fourth country to legalize same-sex marriage

The Canadian Senate has passed Canada’s same-sex marriage bill late Tuesday by a vote of 47-21; three senators abstained in... Read more

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Archdiocese says lecture series no longer welcome at center

The Archdiocese of St. Louis has announced its decision to no longer host lunchtime lectures, conducted by the Aquinas Institute,... Read more

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Cardinal Sodano warns that tourism must respect persons and cultures

In a letter sent in the name of the Holy Father to Cardinal Stephen Fumio Hamao, president of the Pontifical... Read more

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First Hawaiian native to be ordained bishop of Honolulu

The Catholic faithful of Hawaii are ready to celebrate the historic ordination of Fr. Clarence “Larry” Silva as the fifth... Read more

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Surprising conversion of San Francisco publisher become news

For San Francisco publisher Denise Carrigg, every day is an opportunity to grow deeper into the mystery of God. But... Read more

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Caritas International dispatches assistance to victims of hurricanes in Caribbean

Caritas International, through the offices of Caritas Haiti and Caritas Antilles, has announced it will be sending aid to victims... Read more

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Bishops from Canada and Europe visit Guatemala to promote social assistance

A delegation of bishops from Europe and Canada are visiting Guatemala this week in order to assess the level of... Read more

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Young Catholics in Argentina committed to political involvement

Participants in the Encounter of Young Political and Social Leaders, which took place this month in Argentina and was organized... Read more

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Thomas More: defender of marriage in Europe, says Madrid cardinal

During the consecration of the new Church of St. Thomas More in Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela highlighted 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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