Archive for January 30, 2009

Liliana Negre de Alonso at an assembly of Argentina's Senate?w=200&h=150

Obama policy reversal causes outcry from female Latin American leaders

Several Latin American leaders have criticized President Barack Obama’s Jan. 23 reversal of the Mexico City Policy, arguing its funding... Read more

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Florida governor vetoes crisis pregnancy center funding cut

Governor of Florida Charlie Crist has vetoed a half-million dollar cut in funding to crisis pregnancy centers in the state. Read more

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Mormons to build gigantic temple in front of Marian shrine in Honduras

The decision by the Mormon Church to build an enormous temple in front of the most popular Marian shrine in... Read more

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Pope praying for Church in Africa, inspiration of pastors in February

Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for the month of February were published this morning and include that pastors be more... Read more

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CNA to add commentary on current events and politics

CNA is excited to introduce a new current events and political column written by Deacon Patrick Moynihan, a permanent deacon... Read more

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Pope calls for Christian unity amidst challenges facing the world today

Meeting with members of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches... Read more

Mother Mary Clare Millea (center) with some of her fellow sisters?w=200&h=150

Vatican begins visits to strengthen women religious in U.S.

The Vatican announced today that it is initiating the first-ever visitation of women’s religious communities in the United States. The... Read more

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Italian youth launch day of prayer for life and peace in the world

On Saturday, January 31, the group “Youth For Life,” whose mission is to defend life from conception to natural death,... Read more

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Rebellion in Madagascar spreads from the capital

Salesian missionaries in Madagascar have announced through the Salesian Info Agency that the violent rebellion against the government has spread... Read more

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Bishop Williamson apologizes for ‘imprudent’ Holocaust remarks

A bishop whose excommunication was recently lifted by the Pope has written a letter to a leading cardinal expressing his... Read more

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Catholic Michael Steele takes over leadership of RNC

The Republican National Committee has chosen Michael Steele, a devout Catholic who is well-known for his charisma and strong work... Read more

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Court ruling leaves debate on Education for the Citizenry up in the air

An ambiguous ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court on the right of parents to exercise conscientious objection to the controversial... Read more

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St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

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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.

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Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

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