Archive for July 21, 2010

Fr. Michael McAndrew and Cardinal John Henry Newman.?w=200&h=150

Priest in English diocese sees ‘great excitement’ ahead of papal visit to UK

A priest in England’s Catholic Diocese of Clifton says the upcoming papal visit has caused “great excitement” among those in... Read more

Homosexual activists stand in front of Brian Brown as he tries to address the traditional marriage rally in Providence.?w=200&h=150

Homosexual activists disrupt pro-marriage rallies, intimidate nursing mother

Homosexual activists’ behavior at rallies by a touring pro-marriage event has ranged from “silly” to “crazy” and “disgraceful,” one event... Read more

'The Friends of Jesus' book cover from publisher Piccola Casa Editrice?w=200&h=150

Children's book offers Pope's teachings on Jesus and 'first companions'

A new children's book has been published under Pope Benedict XVI's name. It presents a collection of the Holy Father's... Read more

Dr. Alice Von Hildebrand and Christopher West.?w=200&h=150

New Von Hildebrand essay analyzes Christopher West's approach to Theology of the Body

Adding to the current debate on how to best present the teachings of John Paul II's Theology of the Body,... Read more

Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza.?w=200&h=150

Pope creates new diocese for Malawi, bishop calls it 'moment of grace'

Pope Benedict XVI officially erected a new diocese in the African nation of Malawi on Wednesday. According to the bishop... Read more

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Mexican claims responsibility for cyber attack against Vatican on Google

A Mexican man is claiming responsibility for the cyber attack that made Google direct any search using the word “vaticano”... Read more

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Confession essential to being a priest, says Cardinal Meisner

Cardinal Joachim Meisner spoke to a large group of priests last month about the important role of the sacrament of... Read more

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There is not enough ‘freedom of expression’ in Venezuela, archbishop laments

This week, Archbishop Reinaldo Del Prette of Valencia, Venezuela lamented the insufficient right to freedom of expression in the country.   Read more

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Cuban political prisoner on third day of hunger strike

A political prisoner in Cuba is on the third day of his hunger strike in order to protest his return... Read more

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Anti-Catholic petition shut down as UK government changes hands

A May response from the U.K. government to an electronic petition asking it to "disassociate" itself from the views of... Read more

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Another Argentinean official refuses to ‘marry’ same-sex couples

Alberto Arias, the head of the Civil Registry in Argentinean city of Concordia, stated this week that he will not... Read more

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US-funded effort to legalize abortion in Kenya could date back 10 years

The U.S. government has wrongly taken sides by spending taxpayer money to promote Kenya’s proposed constitution, Rep. Chris Smith is... 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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