Archive for July 12, 2007

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Pope Benedict appoints Archbishop Edwin O'Brien as head of Archdiocese of Baltimore

This morning, the Vatican announced Pope Benedict XVI’s appointment ofArchbishop Edwin F. O’Brien as the Archbishop of Baltimore and theacceptance... Read more

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Schismatic bishop calls Motu Propio on 1962 Missal historic “leap”

In an exclusive interview with the Spanish daily “La Razon,” the superior general of the Lefebvrites, Bishop Bernard Fellay, said... Read more

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Fallbrook parish target of anti-immigration protesters

The day-laborer hiring center of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fallbrook, California has been the target of a series of... Read more

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Christian nominee for U.S. Surgeon General denounced by homosexual groups

Homosexual groups have denounced the nomination of Dr. James Holsinger as U.S. Surgeon General because of his leadership in the... Read more

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Chinese govt. in the midst of largest campaign to expel foreign missionaries since 1954

The Chinese government is currently running its largest expulsion campaign of foreign missionaries since 1954, reports an organization that works... Read more

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108-year-old religious sister to celebrate jubilee

A 108-year-old sister is preparing to celebrate her 90th anniversary of religious life this month. Sr. Claude Feldner of the... Read more

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Police investigate sacrilegious robbery in Ecuador

Police officials in Ecuador are investigating the theft of colonial works of art that were stolen from the Church of... Read more

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Spanish archbishop urges that beatification of martyrs not be politicized

Archbishop Francisco Gil Hellin of Burgos said this week the group of martyrs of the Spanish Civil War that will... Read more

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Work of future Venezuelan Blessed survives through “the providence of God”

Catholics in Venezuela are rejoicing at the news of the upcoming beatification of Mother Candelaria de San Jose, especially the... Read more

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Archdiocese of Mexico City says true religious liberty does not undermine the State

The Archdiocese of Mexico City has rejected criticism that in calling for the country’s laws on religious worship to be... Read more

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

Catholic bishops to join health professionals for online mental health retreat

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.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

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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