Archive for August 12, 2010

An announcement that was displayed when PPGG closed its Redwood City clinic. Photo: CalCatholic Daily.?w=200&h=150

Planned Parenthood strips affiliation from San Francisco-based clinic network

Citing a failure to meet standards, the abortion provider Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) has disallowed its San Francisco-based... Read more

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Apostolic nuncio to Haiti reports relief work continues in ‘chaotic’ times

The apostolic nuncio for Haiti has announced that the reconstruction of churches destroyed by the January earthquake should start early... Read more

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Climate expert: International weather emergency alert system needed

The world community should establish a shared alert mechanism for weather-related emergencies, urged an Italian climatologist on Thursday. In light... Read more

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Spain offers World Cup victory to Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Spanish Royal Federation of Soccer (SRFS) offered the World Cup trophy Spain recently won to Our Lady of Guadalupe at... Read more

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Lay Eucharistic ministers not entitled to position, Archbishop Burke clarifies

The rights of girls and Catholic lay faithful to carry out certain roles on the altar are not prescribed as... Read more

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Benedict XVI's monastic characteristics may be helping ties with Orthodox Church

Speaking to the Italian magazine 30 Giorni (30 Days), Dominican Fr. Charles Morerod said that Pope Benedict's way of carrying... Read more

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Mothers who killed babies are guilty of homicide, not abortion, judges tell feminists

The Supreme Court of the Mexican state of Guanajuato rejected claims by the feminist organization Centro Las Libres that six... Read more

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California judge renders Prop. 8 ineffective after August 18

A California judge who ruled last week against Proposition 8 – a measure that defined marriage as between one man... Read more

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Cardinal Zen hopeful situation in China will improve for Catholics

The Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, said this week he hopes the situation for Catholics in China... Read more

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Ruling against Prop. 8 makes marriage unconstitutional, Archbishop Kurtz says

In an exclusive interview, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz spoke to CNA about the decision of District Judge Vaughn Walker to overturn... Read more

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DC basilica to host concert featuring new works of sacred music

A new variant of the Ave Maria and six award-winning works of sacred music will be performed in a free... Read more

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Archbishop calls for qualified debate on legalization of drugs in Mexico

This week, Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca, Mexico stated that in the country’s discussion on the legalization 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.

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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