Archive for October 22, 2010

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Pope Benedict pledges Catholic support for bettering Korea

Receiving the new Korean ambassador to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI praised the Republic of Korea’s work for peace... Read more

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Researcher: Children of same-sex couples more likely to be homosexual

Social scientist Walter Schumm doesn't think his forthcoming paper ought to be provoking outraged responses he has already received.  Read more

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Vatican official outlines next steps in Legion of Christ reform

The rehabilitation of the scandalized Legion of Christ has entered a new phase according to the Vatican official in charge... Read more

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Cuban dissident awarded Sakharov Prize

The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to a 48-year-old Cuban dissident Guillermo Farinas, a... Read more

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Letter to seminarians deepens Pope’s teaching on celibacy

Earlier this week, Pope Benedict XVI for the first time publicly engaged the issue of the relationship between the Church’s... Read more

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Pope welcomes Slovenia’s moves on 'erased'

Pope Benedict XVI said he is pleased with recent efforts by Slovenia to address the problem of the “erased.” Read more

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Rector of Chilean shrine: Rescue of miners was joint act of God and man

The rector of the Chilean National Shrine of Maipu, Father Carlos Cox, explained that the rescue of the 33 miners... Read more

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Pro-life leaders spar over Ohio billboard targeting Democrat’s health care vote

A controversy over political billboards in Ohio has caused more debate over abortion funding in this year’s health care legislation.... Read more

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Brazilian bishop who received death threat renews commitment to defend life

Bishop Luis Gonzaga Bergonzini from the Diocese of Guarulhos, Brazil has promised to continue defending the unborn despite receiving “an... 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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