Archive for January 15, 2011

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Connecticut parish aims to provide clean water to Haiti

It’s not enough that Haiti was hit by a devastating earthquake last January that killed 300,000 people and left another... Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Pope recognizes heroic virtue of American priest, Fr. Nelson Baker

Pope Benedict officially recognized the heroic virtues of 20th century American priest Fr. Nelson Baker, which moves the beloved champion... Read more

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Prayer and patience bearing fruit in Sudan independence vote

Residents of Southern Sudan, which is expected to become Africa's newest country, are expressing gratitude for the peace that has... Read more

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Supreme Knight calls John Paul II beatification an historic sign of hope

The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Carl A. Anderson, said that the upcoming beatification of Pope John Paul... Read more

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By Alan Holdren

First priests ordained to new Catholic Church structure for former Anglicans

An official jurisdiction for members of the Church of England opting for full communion with the Catholic Church was established... 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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