Archive for July 16, 2009

Ron Johnson speaks with Sen. Dean Martin on Feb. 1 in front of the state capitol.?w=200&h=150

‘Extraordinary’ Arizona legislative session witnesses pro-life victories

The Arizona Catholic Conference says the latest state legislature session was “truly extraordinary” and possibly the most pro-life session in... Read more

Archbishop Jean Benjamin Sleiman?w=200&h=150

Archbishop of Baghdad encourages Iraqi Christians to maintain hope

In the wake of attacks on eight churches in Baghdad and Mosul, Archbishop Jean Benjamin Sleiman of Baghdad encouraged Iraqi... Read more

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Vatican Museum to stay open for sunset experience

Following the example of other museums in Europe, the Vatican Museum will stay open to the public late into the... Read more

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Holy Father offers condolences for devastating plane crash in Iran

Pope Benedict mourned the lives lost in yesterday’s Iranian plane crash in a telegram addressed the country’s apostolic nuncio, Archbishop... Read more

The interior of the Cathedral of the Assumption in Kathmandu?w=200&h=150

Hindu extremists using death threats to force Christians out of Nepal

Following the recent bomb attack on the Cathedral of the Assumption, which was attributed to the Hindu group Nepal Defense... Read more

Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, Archbishop of Mexico City and Primate of Mexico?w=200&h=150

Mexican cardinal says existence of devil must be taken seriously

The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, said yesterday that the existence of the devil must be taken... Read more

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Papal visits to Italian towns confirmed for September

Vatican Radio has announced the details of Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming visits to the Italian towns of Viterbo and Bagnoreggio... Read more

The Brazilian soccer team?w=200&h=150

Vatican sports foundation criticizes FIFA for trying to ban religious expressions

The president of the John Paul II Foundation for Sports, Eddio Constantini, has severely criticized the president of the International... Read more

Maria del Carmen Bousada de Lara with Christian and Pau?w=200&h=150

World’s oldest IVF mother dies at 69, leaving two-year-old twins

A Spanish woman who became the world’s oldest mother after she lied about her age to obtain IVF treatment has... Read more

SCC President Jeremiah Ashcroft?w=200&h=150

Southern Catholic College to become Legion of Christ institution

The Legion of Christ and Southern Catholic College have agreed to make the school a Legion institution, saying the move... Read more

Justice Minister Dermot Ahern?w=200&h=150

Irish priest reminds Justice Minister of Catholic teaching on marriage

An Irish priest has defended one of his homilies against criticism from Ireland’s justice minister, reiterating that legislation to promote... 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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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.

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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

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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.

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?

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.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

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