Archive for February 26, 2007

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Film on 'Jesus family burial site' is just PR, says archeology expert

An Israeli archeologist says a new documentary film, which claims that a burial cave uncovered 27 years ago in Talpiot,... Read more

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Right to life must be defended as fundamental, Pope says over weekend

Receiving delegates of the 13th general assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life, and an international congress entitled "Christian conscience... Read more

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Church has right to ensure "competence" of religion teachers

Spain's Constitutional Court has refused to hear a case alleging that the 1979 accord between that country and the Holy... Read more

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Vatican cardinal says Church enlightens consciences amidst moral indifference

Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, the President of the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care, reinforced last week that amidst "the... Read more

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Outgoing Cuban archbishop calls for reconciliation

Archbishop Pedro Meurice Estiu, who has retired as Archbishop of Santiago in Cuba, called on Catholics in that country to... Read more

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Chavez is "greatest preacher" of secular State of Venezuela, says prominent priest

The rector of the Andres Bello Catholic University in Venezuela, Father Luis Ugalde, said last week, "the greatest preacher in... Read more

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French Monks to return to Algeria a decade after slaying

A group of Trappist monks have plans to return to Algeria, following an 11-year absence, to establish a new community.... Read more

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NJ parishes stress marriage in Sunday prayers

Catholic parishes throughout New Jersey prayed for the preservation of the sacred institution of marriage during all Sunday liturgies. The... Read more

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Catholic communities growing outside traditional strongholds

According to a new study, the Catholic Church in the United States is growing in unusual ways. The Church is... Read more

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Think beyond "obvious" Lenten sacrifices, seek silence, Archbishop Chaput says

Speaking to the Catholic News Agency during this, the first week of Lent, Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput said today that... Read more

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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.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

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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.

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