Archive for February 3, 2009

Archbishop John Hepworth, leader of the TAC?w=200&h=150

Traditional Anglican union with Catholics ‘unlikely,’ Vatican official argues

Casting doubt on media reports, a Vatican official familiar with the possibility of hundreds of thousands of Traditional Anglicans potentially entering... Read more

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British grandparents lose custody of children to homosexual couple

Two British grandparents aged 59 and 46 have been told that they are too old and unfit to care for... Read more

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Holy Father asks consecrated religious to imitate the life of Paul

Pope Benedict instructed members of religious congregations yesterday on the thirteenth Day of Consecrated Life, that the best way to... Read more

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Pope Benedict exhorts Catholics to rediscover fasting this Lent

As Catholics around the world prepare to begin the Lenten season in just over three weeks, Pope Benedict XVI has... Read more

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Vatican expert analyzes internal causes of SSPX bishop ‘flap’

Sandro Magister, the Vatican expert of the Italian Magazine L'Espresso, will publish a story on Wednesday analyzing the internal circumstances... Read more

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Vatican channel on YouTube receives 750,000 visits first week

The Italian news agency SIR reported this week that since its debut on January 23, the Vatican’s YouTube channel has... Read more

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Legionaries of Christ acknowledge founder’s ‘inappropriate’ behavior

Responding to unconfirmed revelations of misconduct by the Legionaries of Christ Founder Fr. Marcial Maciel, the U.S. spokesman for the Legionaries... Read more

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Obama’s Mexico City Policy decision most unpopular yet

A new survey reports that President Barack Obama’s decision to overturn the Mexico City Policy is the most unpopular decision... Read more

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Education demands discipline, freedom and ‘learning to suffer,’ says Cardinal Ruini

Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the former Vicar for the Diocese of Rome, said this week that the education of the younger... Read more

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New Catholic TV and radio directory launched online

The president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, announced this week the launching of a... Read more

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University not simply a ‘degree factory,’ warns Cardinal Poupard

The president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Cardinal Paul Poupard, said this week Catholic universities must make “the... Read more

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Cardinal O’Malley: Bishop’s ‘terrible’ Holocaust comments show need for papal oversight

In a Friday article on his blog, Archbishop of Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley commented on the controversy surrounding Society of... Read more

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U.S. Catholic bishops condemn comments by SSPX bishop

Reactions against Bishop Richard Williamson’s remarks diminishing the Holocaust are coming from all corners of the globe. On Tuesday afternoon, Cardinal... 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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