Archive for June 2, 2010

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Irish doctor defends 'fundamental right' to conscience protection

In a recent article for the Irish Medical Times, a doctor argued that although he may “vehemently disagree” with many... Read more

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Iowa bishop asks faithful not to participate in attempted ordination of woman

Repeating Catholic teaching on the invalidity of attempts to ordain women, the Bishop of Davenport, Iowa has said a local... Read more

Pope Benedict rides through St. Peter's Square in the popemobile.?w=200&h=150

Pope lauds Aquinas' ability to reach people with his teaching

The Holy Father gave the first of what will be a series of catecheses on St. Thomas Aquinas during Wednesday’s... Read more

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Pope, with 'heavy heart,' calls on politicians to seek solutions in Gaza

In reference to the recent violence near Gaza, Pope Benedict XVI urged local and international politicians to reach peaceful solutions... Read more

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Priest in Gaza fears flotilla conflict will lead to more violence

An Argentinean priest in Gaza, Father Jorge Hernandez, remarked this week that he fears the recent flotilla raid that left... Read more

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.?w=200&h=150

Pro-abortion Speaker Pelosi says public policy should line up with Christian teachings

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, addressing a May 6 Catholic conference on Capitol Hill, said she believes Catholics must pursue public... Read more

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New Orleans Catholic media convention receives papal encouragement

On Wednesday, Pope Benedict greeted participants of the Catholic Media Convention, which is meeting in New Orleans. Speaking in English to... Read more

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People's Party appeals new law on abortion to Spanish Supreme Court

Spain’s People's Party has challenged the constitutionality of the Socialist government’s new law on abortion slated to take effect on... Read more

Benedict XVI and St. Jean Vianney.?w=200&h=150

Pope Benedict to declare St. Jean Vianney Patron of all Priests

The Congregation for Clergy has revealed significant details about the upcoming International Meeting of Priests that will be held in... Read more

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Legionaries reject congresswoman's charges that they covered up abuse

The Legion of Christ in Mexico rejected a lawsuit brought before the country’s attorney general by a local congresswoman charging... Read more

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Pope to visit Cyprus on Friday

Pope Benedict's 16th international journey will take him to Cyprus on Friday. It is hoped that his visit will bring... Read more

Cardinal Sean Brady, Archbishop Timothy Dolan, and Mgr Hugh Connolly.?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Dolan reflects on abuse scandal in Irish Catholic Church

Marking the closing of the Year for Priests, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York gave a keynote address at an... Read more

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Cuba government begins relocating political prisoners closer to families

Fulfilling a promise made in recent talks with the Catholic Church in Cuba, the Cuban government on Tuesday began moving... 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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