Archive for October 4, 2010

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Pope calls Sicilian families to courage against Mafia 'road of death'

Speaking from a historical mafia stronghold on Sunday, the Holy Father raised his voice against evil and organized crime. He... Read more

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Spanish cardinal expects 500,000 for Pope's Barcelona visit

Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona said last Friday that the archdiocese is expecting “nearly half a million people” to... Read more

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Pope Benedict's Sicily visit draws another 'miracle' turnout

Contrary to preliminary reports from Sicily on Sunday, the crowds attending papal events in the island's capital city were "never... Read more

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Vatican paper rips Italian prime minister's bad jokes

Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister and a man with a reputation for being a wise-guy, was admonished by L'Osservatore Romano... Read more

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Lawsuits against Mexican cardinal driven by intolerance, charges archdiocese

The press office of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, Mexico announced last week that lawyers representing Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez are... Read more

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Vatican holds congress to examine Catholic Church and the media

People have come from all over the world to Rome this week to examine the Church's place in the technological... Read more

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World Youth Day website accepting donations

The organizers of World Youth Day Madrid 2011 announced this week that those wishing to make donations to defray the... Read more

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Italian news director: Catholic press should consider countering mass media spin

The role of the Catholic press today might be one of providing a service of "counter-information," said a prominent figure... Read more

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Head of Intercessors of the Lamb resigns after archdiocesan inquiry

The Archdiocese of Omaha announced on Oct. 4 that the leader of contemplative group the Association of the Hermit Intercessors... Read more

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Our Sunday Visitor president sees challenges and hopes for US Catholic press

The Catholic press in the United States faces the challenges of writing for a Catholic population with a weakening identity... Read more

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Black smoke billows over the city after drone strikes in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Sept. 19, 2023, amid Russia's military invasion on Ukraine. Drones attacked Ukraine's western city of Lviv early on Sept. 19, and explosions rang out, causing a warehouse fire and wounding at least one person.

Pope Francis calls for end to use of landmines as Biden allows U.S. mines in Ukraine

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024.

Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality document part of magisterium, calls for implementation now

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Wisconsin Catholic school leaders fired over violations of child protection policies

Facade of St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican may add ‘spiritual abuse’ to crimes in Church law

The late Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, the oldest priest in Nigeria, who died on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 24, at the age of 104.

Oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria dies at 104

Georgetown University, located in Washington, DC, is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university.

Georgetown law student wins petition for pregnancy accommodations after initial denial

Credit: Panelists at the 2024 International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit on Jan. 30-31, 2024 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. Credit: IRF Summit.

International Religious Freedom Summit offers program for college students 

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of "The Chosen."

'The Chosen’ announces Season 5 theatrical release, new trailer

Nov. 25 marked the 40th anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Argentina and Chile, a treaty that was mediated by Pope St. John Paul II. Pope Francis is shown here speaking at the event.

Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace, but make war

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, a native of Seville, Spain, served as prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. Known for his commitment to fostering dialogue between faiths, he was a key figure in the Vatican’s efforts to promote mutual understanding and peace.

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, champion of interreligious dialogue, dies at 72

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