Archive for April 8, 2008

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Vocations posters encourage men to “Discover the Priesthood”

Efforts to encourage vocations that now include marketing campaigns featuring polished, modern posters of seminarians are seeing success, the Kansas... Read more

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Kansas Senate passes law requiring abortion providers to report suspected abuse

The Kansas Senate on Thursday passed and sent to the governor a bill that would strengthen abortion reporting requirements, The... Read more

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New York holds skateboard design contest for papal visit

During his April visit to New York City, Pope Benedict XVI will be the recipient of a unique gift—a papal... Read more

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Pope sends video to U.S.-- I come to share the hope of Christ

Pope Benedict XVI is just days away from arriving in the U.S. for his first visit.  In anticipation of his... Read more

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We must proclaim the Gospel with the courage of martyrs, says Holy Father

Yesterday afternoon, the Holy Father presided over the Mass for the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Sant'Egidio Community,... Read more

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Salvadorans working to ready basilica in Washington for papal visit

A group of 13 Salvadorans and one Guatemalan are working full time to put to the Basilica of the Immaculate... Read more

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Number of pro-life Brazilians continues to increase

A survey by the Data Folha firm has revealed that 7 out 10 Brazilians want abortion to be illegal in... Read more

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Euthanasia similar to Hitler’s racial purging, says Nuncio in Spain

The Apostolic Nuncio to Spain, Archbishop Manuel Monteiro de Castro, compared euthanasia with Hitler’s racial purging and said both situations... Read more

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New book tells story of young Italian police officer who saved five thousand Jews

On April 1, the Pontifical Lateran University presented the book, “Capuozzo, Indulge this Child: The Life of Giovanni Palatucci,” published... Read more

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Ruling by Chilean high court is application of existing law protecting life

In an interview with the Catholic News Agency, attorney Carmen Dominguez said the decision of the Chilean Constitutional Court to... Read more

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Vietnamese Catholics continue struggle for land despite government threats

Catholics who seek to recover government-confiscated land continued their demonstrations after the expiration of a Monday deadline set by a... Read more

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Washington bishop apologizes for hiring worker facing child porn charges

In a letter read at 40 Catholic parishes in the state of Washington, Bishop Carlos Sevilla has apologized to his... Read more

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The contemplative Sisters of the Monastery of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor, New York, support themselves by offering their hand-painted chinaware and other unique gifts for sale.

Christmas 2024: Handmade gifts from 14 Catholic monasteries

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

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