Archive for July 7, 2010

Cardinal Godfried Danneels.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Danneels interviewed by Belgian authorities in sex abuse investigation

As part of a government probe into allegations of child abuse by priests, Cardinal Godfried Danneels was questioned for several... Read more

Virginia Catholic Conference director Jeff Caruso.?w=200&h=150

Catholic involvement ‘critical’ in Virginia abortion funding victory, advocate says

“Countless hours” of behind-the-scenes advocacy helped add significant restrictions on abortion funding to the Virginia budget, the director of the... Read more

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Holy Father reflects on Bl. Scotus' teaching about God's closeness

Pope Benedict XVI continued on the theme of medieval theologians at Wednesday's general audience, as he taught about a Franciscan... Read more

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Pope heads to Castel Gandolfo to write new encyclical, book

The Holy Father retired on Wednesday afternoon to his residence at Castel Gandolfo where he will be spending the greater... Read more

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New norms for sexual abuse cases expected from Vatican

Updates to canon law on the gravest sins in the Church can be expected in the coming days, Vatican sources... Read more

Belgian bishops' attorney Fernand Keuleneer.?w=200&h=150

Belgian bishops lament 'wild information' being leaked to press

Responding to an article from Tuesday's edition of the Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, the Belgian Bishops' Conference released a... Read more

Cardinal Jaime Ortega.?w=200&h=150

After talks with Catholic Church, Cuba to free 52 political prisoners

Following unprecedented dialogue between Cuban officials and the country's Catholic leaders, political authorities in Cuba announced today that they will... Read more

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Embassies supporting homosexual protests in Peru

Seven foreign embassies in Peru have expressed support for protests organized by homosexual activists groups demanding the legalization of same-sex... Read more

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Christian Liberation Movement calls for release of all political prisoners in Cuba

In a brief statement released on July 6, the Christian Liberation Movement in Cuba, led by Oswaldo Paya, called for... Read more

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Cardinal Bertone says mission of priest is to 'bring Heaven down to Earth'

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at a recent Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Secretary... Read more

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Archdiocese of Mexico City lauds citizens for voting despite threat of violence

The Archdiocese of Mexico City and its leader Cardinal Norberto Rivera have praised citizens for voting in the country's July... 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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