Archive for August 3, 2009

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Two Episcopal dioceses nominate homosexuals to be bishops

In 2003 the Episcopal Church was nearly torn in two by the nomination of the openly homosexual V. Gene Robinson... Read more

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Eight out of 10 European inhabitants are immigrants

The president of the Institute for Family Policy in Spain, Eduardo Hertfelder, noted last week that the population in the... Read more

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Catholic congressman: I'd rather save my soul than vote for the health care bill

Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao, (R-New Orleans), the first Vietnamese-American congressman and a Catholic,  announced this past weekend that, because of... Read more

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Pope Benedict XVI praying for victims of terrorist attack in Mallorca

This past Friday, Archbishop Juan del Rio Martin of the Military Archdiocese of Spain conveyed the solidarity and closeness of... Read more

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Capps amendment is a 'phony compromise,' Rep. Stupak says

Catholics United has once again come out in defense of the health care reform bill, claiming that the recently approved... Read more

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Papal recording 'Alma Mater' to be released in late November

Geffen UK/Universal Records has announced that a new recording of Marian hymns and prayers by Pope Benedict XVI entitled, “Alma... Read more

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Brazil commemorates 300th anniversary of 'Flying Father'

The Santos Historical and Geographical Institute in Brazil is preparing to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the invention by Father... Read more

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A million and a half candles for victims of abortion in Spain

On November 7, some 10,000 volunteers will light a million and a half candles for each of the children and... Read more

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Vietnamese Catholics demand end to persecution in conflict with local government

Catholics from 178 parishes of the Diocese of Vinh held another massive protest on Sunday, demanding an end to overt... Read more

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Pakistani bishop decries police inaction in wake of deadly anti-Christian violence

A Catholic bishop in Pakistan has responded to the anti-Christian attacks over the weekend, deeming them some of the worst... 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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