Archive for February 27, 2009

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Catholic survivors attribute ‘miracle on the Hudson’ to God’s mercy

"The odds were against us but God was with us," said Fred Berretta, a survivor of US Airways Flight 1549... Read more

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K of C to fight greed of economic crisis with generosity of volunteers

Today the Knights of Columbus and Fairfield University’s Center for Faith and Public Life will host a summit on the role... Read more

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Ave Maria University to host ‘Terri’s Day’ Mass

The Ave Maria Oratory at Ave Maria University will host the “National Mass for Terri’s Day” on March 31 to... Read more

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Pope praying for women and Church in China

This next month, Pope Benedict will devote himself to praying that women around the world will be more appreciated and... Read more

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Pope tells Belgian groups that donations build peace

Echoing his message for the 2009 World Day of Peace, Pope Benedict spoke today with two Belgian associations that support his... Read more

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Catholic-Muslim commission calls for respect of human rights

The promotion of peace among religions was discussed earlier this week by a joint Catholic-Islamic commission at its annual meeting... Read more

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Benedict XVI appoints bishop for Brazil’s most prominent diocese

This morning the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Archbishop Orani João Tempesta to head the Church in... Read more

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Vatican rebuffs Bishop Williamson’s Holocaust apology

On Friday, the Vatican’s spokesman discarded an apology from Bishop Richard Williamson over remarks he made diminishing the extent of... Read more

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Dr. Dobson steps down as chairman of Focus on the Family

Today it was announced that Dr. James Dobson, has resigned as chairman of the Christian group, Focus on the Family.  Read more

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President of bishops conference urges National Accord for peace in Colombia

Colombia’s National Commission on Reconciliation has announced a proposal for a “National Accord for Peace and Reconciliation in Colombia.”  Read more

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Dissident leader asks Spain and EU to support dialogue in Cuba

Carlos Paya, spokesman for the Christian Liberation Movement in Spain, has asked the European Union and Spain to promote dialogue... Read more

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Obama administration may toss pro-life conscience protections

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is preparing to rescind regulations which made explicit the existing legal protections... Read more

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Pope blames idolatry of money for economic crisis

Meeting with pastors and clergy of the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, Pope Benedict XVI discussed the economic crisis, the... Read more

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Lent reminds us that Christian life is a relentless battle, says Mexican cardinal

The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass at the archdiocesan Cathedral and said, “Lent... Read more

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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.

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

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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.

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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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Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

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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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