Archive for January 14, 2010

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Abortion becomes issue in Massachusetts race for U.S. Senate

Abortion has become a live issue in the Jan. 19 special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts. While both candidates generally... Read more

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N. Illinois pro-life dinner to benefit 40 Days for Life campaign

The January Life Breakfast group in Rockford, Illinois will hold a Respect Life Dinner on Friday to benefit the local... Read more

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Rembrandt etching found at Catholic University of America highlights new exhibit

A Rembrandt etching rediscovered by the president of the Catholic University of America during his search for paper towels is... Read more

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Pope Benedict calls for true sexual education

Pope Benedict XVI made an appeal for provisions that would protect human development and families as he met with local... Read more

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U.S. Catholic dioceses mobilizing to help Haitian earthquake victims

In reaction to the recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, Cardinal Francis George, president of the U.S. Bishops' Conference, is asking all... Read more

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Benedict XVI encourages friendship with Jews as synagogue visit nears

In a telegram sent to the Rabbi of Rome, Riccardo Di Segni, Pope Benedict XVI predicted that his upcoming visit... Read more

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Exclusive: Papal nuncio gives dramatic report on Church in Haiti

In an exclusive email to CNA, the Apostolic Nuncio to Haiti, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, has revealed the details surrounding the... Read more

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Secretary of Brazilian bishops' conference travels to Haiti after earthquake

Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Brazil, Bishop Dimas Lara Barbosa, was sent to Haiti following the earthquake that devastated... Read more

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Mexican cardinal calls for solidarity with Haiti

Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, is calling for solidarity with the people of Haiti, echoing the words... Read more

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Nearly 8,000 women attend Catholic conference in Los Angeles

Last weekend some 8,000 Catholic Hispanic women gathered to renew and strengthen their faith at a conference at the Los... Read more

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Pro-life group calls for 'real health care' on press tour

The Susan B. Anthony List, a political action committee that supports pro-life women in politics, recently held a press tour... Read more

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Supreme Court permanently blocks Prop. 8 hearing broadcasts

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the trial challenging California’s Proposition 8 may not be broadcast, saying concerns about... Read more

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St. Jean Vianney chosen as patron for priests because he lived a life of love

Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, the secretary of the Congregation for Clergy, gave a retreat address Thursday afternoon at the papal summer... 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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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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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.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

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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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