Archive for April 16, 2007

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Pope holds surprise meeting with Roman Curia

In what could be a sign of an important upcoming announcement, Pope Benedict XVI convened a surprise meeting on Saturday... Read more

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Cardinal Bertone discusses Pope’s “profound” reflection on Christ

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said that in his new book “Jesus of Nazareth,” Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

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Pope to meet with President Bush and Iranian President Mohamed Jatami

The director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, confirmed this week that Pope Benedict XVI will meet... Read more

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Bishops lead Zimbabwe prayer meetings, renew calls for change

Catholics in Zimbabwe, supported by Archbishop Pius Ncube and other prelates, have helped to organize two prayer meetings this past... Read more

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Catholics urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform

Catholics from across the country will visit Capitol Hill this week and urge lawmakers to pass comprehensive immigration reform that... Read more

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Lay Catholic-Jewish conference intended to intensify community relations

Lay Catholics and Jews will meet at the Vatican for a five-day conference aimed at intensifying relations between the two... Read more

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Judge approves priest-abuse settlement in Portland

The Archdiocese of Portland’s $75-million settlement plan for about 175 alleged victims of abuse was approved by a judge on... Read more

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Pius XII saved thousands of Jews, “black legend” spread by the Soviets

Italian historian and professor Gian Maria Van of the Sapienza University of Rome said the “black legend,” which claims that... Read more

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Founding bishop of Catholic magazine in Cuba hopeful closing will be temporary

In statements to the website EncuentroEnLaRed.net, Bishop Emeritus Jose Siro Gonzalez of Pinar del Rio and founder of the Catholic... Read more

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Pope Benedict celebrates birthday, gives thanks to God for His Mercy

On the eve of his 80th birthday, the Holy Father celebrated Mass with 60 Cardinals, Bishops and Archbishops, and the... Read more

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Christ brings mercy and peace, Holy Father recalls on Divine Mercy Sunday

Sunday, thousands of pilgrims flocked to St. Peter's square on a hot April day to hear the Holy Father speak... 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: 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

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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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