Archive for November 23, 2010

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England sees highest number of new seminarians in over a decade

Seminaries in England have seen a rise in the number applicants this fall – the highest number in over a... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic thinkers examine Tea Party movement and Church teaching

This past election season “Tea Party” rallies were held around the country to protest government policy or to call for... Read more

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Condom controversy overshadows official release of Pope’s new book

The Pope’s new book should not be reduced to one remark the pontiff makes about condoms, according to a leading... Read more

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Bishops highlight God's signs of hope to Chile

The bishops of Chile emphasized the recent signs of hope and encouragement God has given to the country in a... Read more

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‘Martyrs’ of Iraq should be recognized as saints, Arab Christian group’s petition exhorts

Those killed for their faith in Iraq should be recognized as saints, a group of Arab Christians says. Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Vatican spokesman’s remarks on condoms add to confusion, top US theologian says

Remarks by the Vatican spokesman intended to clarify the Pope's meaning on the use of condoms in the fight against... 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.

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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White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas

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