Archive for September 26, 2009

Archbishop Charles Chaput?w=200&h=150

Voice of the laity needed in the public square, writes Archbishop Chaput

In a speech delivered today by his representative at the Becket Fund conference, “Voices: The Lay State and Religious Liberty”... Read more

Pro-lifers pray in front of the abortion clinic in Fargo. ?w=200&h=150

Bishop Aquila prays at North Dakota abortion clinic as 40 Days for Life continues

Bishop of Fargo Samuel J. Aquila prayed outside North Dakota’s only abortion facility on Friday in an event coinciding with... Read more

Bl. Fr. Damien de Veuster?w=200&h=150

Leprosy patients from Hawaii to see canonization of Fr. Damien

Eleven elderly leprosy patients from Hawaii will travel to the Vatican for the canonization ceremony of Fr. Damien de Veuster,... Read more

The Pope arrived this Saturday to the Czech Republic?w=200&h=150

Benedict recalls 'Christian tragedy' under Communism

During his first speech at the beginning of his two-day visit to the Czech Republic, Pope Benedict XVI highlighted the... Read more

The Pope prays the Shrine of the Infant of Prague?w=200&h=150

Pope delivers emotional prayer for families, fidelity in marriage at world famous shrine

In his first official act after his arrival in the Czech Republic, Pope Benedict XVI stopped at the church of... Read more

Pope Benedict and Czech President Vaclav Klaus?w=200&h=150

Holy Father makes strong case for role of the Gospel in the public square

This afternoon in Prague, continuing with his Apostolic visit to the Czech Republic, Pope Benedict XVI strongly defended the role... Read more

Pope Benedict presides the Vespers at St. Vito Cathedral in Prague?w=200&h=150

Pope encourages Catholics to respond to increasing relativism

Speaking late in afternoon on Saturday to priests, deacons, seminarians, men and women religious and representatives of ecclesial movements gathered... Read more

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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?

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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