Archive for May 27, 2010

Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.)?w=200&h=150

Rep. Smith: US may be spending $10 million on pro-abortion Kenyan constitution

Following calls for a federal probe into U.S. funding to support Kenya’s proposed constitution, which would permit abortions in the... Read more

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Jamaican archbishop calms fears, encourages St. Michael prayer

Reacting to deadly violence between security forces and armed supporters of a local drug lord in Jamaica, the Archbishop of... Read more

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Official song chosen for World Youth Day 2011

The official song for World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid was recently selected. The song, composed by Father Enrique Castro,... Read more

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St. Michael statue stolen from US Marine’s gravestone in New York

Police are investigating the theft of a marble statue of St. Michael the Archangel from the gravestone of a U.S.... Read more

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Diocesan congress emphasizes love as the key for building stable families

The Diocesan Congress on the Family in Mar del Plata, Argentina, last weekend underscored the need to recover the authentic... Read more

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Mexico City bishops and archdiocese stand in agreement over census, says statement

In a joint statement, both the Mexican bishops and the Archdiocese of Mexico City affirmed that there is not a... Read more

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Spanish bishop urges Catholics to remain courageous in defending life and the family

Bishop Atilano Rodriguez of Ciudad Real in Spain urged Catholics this week not to shy away from their responsibilities in... Read more

U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Miguel Diaz, John F. Crosby, John H. Crosby and Michael Waldstein.?w=200&h=150

International conference on von Hildebrand's philosophy of love begins

The Hildebrand Project commenced its 2010 International Conference exploring Dietrich von Hildebrand's philosophy of love at Rome's Pontifical University of... Read more

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'Lost' ends with Catholic twist

Spanish daily, La Razon, published an analysis following the finale of the television series, “Lost,” which told the story of... Read more

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Pope talks education with Italian bishops, comments on abuse scandal

During an Italian bishops gathering that discussed pastoral guidelines for the upcoming decade and emphasized the theme of education, Pope Benedict... Read more

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‘Get out of the ghetto,’ new auxiliary bishop of Jerusalem urges Christians

Advocating peace and hope, the new auxiliary bishop of Jerusalem said Christians in the Holy Land should “get out of... 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.

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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.

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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