Archive for September 29, 2010

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One month after accident, Ambassador Kmiec returns to Malta

After recovering from trauma surgery due to a serious car accident in California on Aug. 25, U.S. Ambassador to Malta... Read more

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Pro-Prop. 8 briefs show ‘wide-ranging concerns’ about federal case, supporter says

More than 25 friend-of-court briefs showing “wide-ranging concerns” about marriage and other issues have been filed in support of Proposition... Read more

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Holy Father remembers intense spirituality of 'God's nightingale'

Medieval nun and saint, Matilda of Hackeborn is still a model of devotion to the Sacred Heart for people today,... Read more

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Benedict XVI: Angels manifest God's care for every individual

Greeting the faithful in a variety of tongues during today’s general audience, the Holy Father addressed a variety of matters... Read more

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Four Irish archbishops summoned to Rome to meet apostolic visitors

Preparing for renewal in the Irish Catholic Church, the island's four archbishops have been invited to meet with the apostolic... Read more

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Commentators criticize professor for referring to Denver archbishop as ‘pretty white’

Commentator Mark Silk’s description of Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput as "pretty white" is being described as "astonishing" and in "bad... Read more

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Bishops of Spain launch official website for upcoming papal visit

The Bishops’ Conference of Spain has launched an official website for the Holy Father’s November visit to the country. The... Read more

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Archbishop urges Mexicans to remain hopeful amidst floods

Amidst the widespread damage caused by flooding in southern Mexico, Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca called on those... Read more

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Pope Benedict personally thanks parents of teenage blessed

Expecting to offer their appreciation to the Holy Father for the beatification of their daughter, the parents of Blessed Chiara... Read more

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Pope calls Christians to reflect upon Scripture

The Word of God is not the "word of the past," but continues to address the circumstances of modern man,... Read more

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Protection of life requires 'love without measure,' Portland archbishop teaches

Announcing this year's initiative to protect life in his archdiocese, which will begin October 3 on Respect Life Sunday, Portland... 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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