Archive for March 14, 2007

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Haiti to host 3rd Caritas Encounter for Latin America and the Caribbean

From March 19-23 Haiti will host the 3rd Continental Meeting of Caritas Social Ministry and the 16th Latin American and... Read more

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Shalom Community receives pontifical recognition

During a ceremony on Tuesday at the offices of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, the Shalom Community, which was... Read more

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Ghanan Priest killed by unknown assailants in Nairobi

Father Martin Addai, a member of the Missionaries of Africa and a citizen of Ghana, was killed by unknown assailants... Read more

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Venezuelan Cardinal warns against Marxist-Leninist Socialism of Chavez

The Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal Jorge Urosa, said this week Venezuela would not benefit from the installation of a brand... Read more

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Archbishop voices opposition to cloning in Australia

Archbishop Denis Hart of Melbourne intends to make a personal plea to Premier Steve Bracks to abandon his plan to... Read more

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Discovery Channel sends legal notice to Catholic group for alleged false claim

The Discovery Channel has threatened to take legal action against the Mumbai-based Catholic Secular Forum (CSF) for claiming that the... Read more

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Specialists in Spain denounce lack of care for women with unexpected pregnancies

During the conclusion of the international conference “Women and the Reality of Abortion,” on March 10th in the Spanish city... Read more

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Europe must be re-evangelized and rediscover its roots, professor says

Europe must rediscover its Christian identity and defend against legislation and policies that threaten the family, said a main organizer... Read more

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St. Peter’s is a “spiritual organism” at the heart of the Catholic Church, Pope says

Following today's general audience, Benedict XVI went to the headquarters of the Fabric of St. Peter's to greet the people... Read more

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St. Ignatius of Antioch teaches us to long for union with Christ, Pope says

Continuing his cycle of catecheses on the Apostolic Fathers, Benedict XVI dedicated the general audience today to the figure of... Read more

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Meeting between Russian President and Pope “positive”

The Vatican released a short statement on Wednesday, following Tuesday afternoon’s meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pope Benedict... Read more

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Vatican puts stop to work of Jesuit Liberation theologian

Wednesday morning, a day earlier than expected, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith published a Notification concerning certain... 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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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

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?

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