Archive for January 31, 2008

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Austrian cardinal to present book on creation and evolution in San Francisco

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna, will give an official presentation of his new book on creation and evolution in... Read more

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California abortionist to be tried for practicing medicine without a license

The owner of a California abortion clinic chain faces trial on charges of practicing medicine without a license, Operation Rescue... Read more

Fr. Werenfried meets with Pope John Paul II in 1993?w=200&h=150

President of ACN says that love must be at the heart of almsgiving

Mr. Hans-Peter Röthlin, the President of the international Catholic pastoral charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), spoke yesterday... Read more

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Pope: Reproductive technologies are prone to violate human dignity

This morning, Pope Benedict XVI asked the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to focus on "the difficult and... Read more

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Card. Christoph Schönborn introduces Congress on Divine Mercy

Today, at the Holy See’s press office, the Archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, announced the details of the first... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver?w=200&h=150

Denver archbishop continues to address Colorado bill

In an interview with Rocky Mountain News, Archbishop Charles Chaput further explained his position on a proposed Colorado law that... Read more

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Legionaries of Christ founder passes away

Father Álvaro Corcuera, General Director of the Legionaries of Christ, announced today that their Founder, Father Marcial Maciel Degollado, has... Read more

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Benedict XVI revisits teachings on ecumenical dialogue and evangelization

This week as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) holds a plenary session at the Vatican, Pope... Read more

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican Secretary of State?w=200&h=150

Updated--Vatican Secretary of State asks Vietnamese archbishop to facilitate dialogue

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, has sent a letter to the Archbishop of Hanoi asking him to... Read more

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St. Paul shows that proclamation of Christ is born of love, say Turkish bishops

The Bishops’ Conference of Turkey said this week that “proclaiming Jesus Christ for Paul was a necessity that was born... Read more

The monument to John Paul II under construction in Cuba?w=200&h=150

Monument to John Paul II almost ready in Cuba

A tower, a bell, a cross and a statue of John Paul II make up the new monument dedicated to... Read more

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Socialists want to change definition of “human remains” to facilitate abortions

Spain’s Socialist government has proposed a new law that, if approved, would change the definition of “human remains” in order... Read more

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Coalition of Colorado religious charities unites against discrimination bill

Several faith-based organizations are protesting a proposed Colorado law that would forbid charities which receive government funds from using religious-based... Read more

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Spanish bishops: Vote "no" for policies against the faith

The Executive Committee of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference has issued a statement in view of the upcoming general elections reminding... Read more

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Full itinerary for Pope's U.S. visit released

Pope Benedict XVI’s itinerary for his first papal visit to the United States has been released and includes a wide range... 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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