Archive for August 31, 2010

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Guam archbishop urges faithful to vote with Catholic conscience

Writing to Catholics before Guam's upcoming primary elections, Archbishop Anthony Apuron stressed to the country's faithful that “a well-formed Christian... Read more

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Cardinal Danneels denies cover-up charges, says he was unprepared for meeting

Cardinal Godfried Danneels of Belgium has denied he intended to cover up a bishop’s sexual abuse and said he was... Read more

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‘We will bury Katrina,’ New Orleans archbishop declares on fifth anniversary

Five years after the Hurricane Katrina disaster, Archbishop of New Orleans Gregory Aymond remembered the dead and thanked those who... Read more

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Holy Father expected to address recent Church controversies in upcoming book

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi announced on Tuesday that a German journalist has been given permission to publish a series... Read more

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Knights of Columbus support Mexican bishops' freedom of expression

The Knights of Columbus in Mexico have expressed their solidarity with the country’s bishops for their courageous, firm and respectful... Read more

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Commemorative stamps celebrate Pope's UK visit and Newman beatification

The post office of the Isle of Man, a small independently-governed island near the U.K., issued a set of  commemorative... Read more

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Bishops propose reconciliation as key to celebrating Mexico’s bicentennial

The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico has released a pastoral letter for the country’s bicentennial celebrations in which they call on... Read more

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Peruvian cardinal thanks canonists for hard work and commitment to faith

The Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, encouraged members of the Peruvian Association of Canonists in their work despite... Read more

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Family group accuses Spain of promoting promiscuity through student health booklet

The president of the Spanish Forum on the Family, Benigno Blanco, has accused the government of “encouraging promiscuity” among students... Read more

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Holy Father closes 'summer school' urging gratitude for God's forgiveness

At the closing of a summer seminar for his former students, the Holy Father urged gratitude for the Eucharist, remarking... Read more

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South Africa’s Catholic bishops voice ‘grave misgivings’ about proposed media restrictions

Media restrictions proposed with the stated intention of protecting the public good are causes for “serious concerns,” the Southern African... 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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