Archive for September 16, 2009

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY)?w=200&h=150

Traditional marriage is discriminatory, DOMA opponents charge

Charging that the traditional definition of marriage is “discriminatory,” U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) has announced that he will reintroduce... Read more

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Two priests to host movie review show on CatholicTV

The Massachusetts-based broadcaster CatholicTV has announced the airing of a new movie review show staring two priests who are self-proclaimed... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI?w=200&h=150

Christians need more than book knowledge to grow spiritually, Pope teaches

This morning in the Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the importance of Symeon the New Theologian’s teachings... Read more

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Duke of Luxembourg awarded for fighting euthanasia

In a ceremony today, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg was awarded the Van Thuan Prize, an award given to those who... Read more

Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, Secretary of the Congregation for Clergy?w=200&h=150

Vatican official warns priests against relativism in ministry

The secretary of the Congregation for the Clergy, Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, said this week the proclamation of the word of... Read more

Archbishop Hector Aguer?w=200&h=150

Dance club owners are 'merchants without souls,' archbishop says

Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata in Argentina is questioning the attitude of parents and night club owners, whom he... Read more

Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.)?w=200&h=150

Florida high school officials going to court for praying

In what critics are characterizing as the “criminalization of prayer,” a principal and an athletic director at a Florida high... Read more

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Bertone calls bishops to 'infect' others with love of Christ

During Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Tuesday, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone called on the bishops present “to be... Read more

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Man framed with Koran desecration dies in police custody

The Catholic and Anglican bishops of Pakistan have written to the country’s president demanding an inquiry after a young Christian... Read more

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Cross of Christ is scandal and folly for some, says Cardinal Rouco

Amidst a sea of young people gathered at the Cathedral of Almudena in Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela presided... Read more

Fr. Larry Snyder?w=200&h=150

Catholic Charities responding to ‘alarming’ increase in poverty

Catholic Charities USA and its member agencies have released its 2008 Annual Survey, reporting an “alarming” rate of increase in... 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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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.”

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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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