Archive for July 26, 2010

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Apostolic Vatican Library to reopen this fall

After being closed for three years for restructuring and restoration, the Apostolic Vatican Library will reopen on September 20. The... Read more

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Pope to designate Barcelona church as basilica

On November 7, the one-of-a-kind Church of the Holy Family, or "Sagrada Familia," will be consecrated by Pope Benedict and... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Comastri, Vicar General of Vatican City, delivers his homily at St. Anne's Church in Vatican City.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Comastri urges families to 'wake up' and love each other

St. Anne's Church, the pontifical parish in the Vatican, celebrated the feast of its patroness and her husband on Monday.... Read more

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Benedict XVI underscores religious, human and social richness of grandparents

The apostolic nuncio to Spain, Archbishop Renzo Fratini, recently sent a message on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI to those... Read more

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Catholic Church urges peace between Colombia and Venezuela

In the wake of last week’s decision by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to break off diplomatic ties with Colombia, bishops... Read more

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Defense of life is not a religious issue, maintains family leader

An expert on family issues reminded Mexicans last week that the defense of life is not a religious issue and... Read more

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Jubilee year brings over 100,000 pilgrims to shrine of St. James

St. James reminds us to be faithful to our apostolic tradition as Christians, the Archbishop of Santiago of Compostela said... Read more

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Celebration to honor first Roman Catholics of Nova Scotia

The 400th anniversary celebration of a Nova Scotian chief's baptism will be held next week. His baptism, along with others... Read more

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Scottish bishop suggests creative fundraising to cover costs of papal visit

Responding to reports that people are being asked to pay a donation for free tickets to the papal Mass during... 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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