Archive for October 12, 2011

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By Marianne Medlin

Pennsylvania bishops praise governor's school voucher plan

The Catholic bishops of Pennsylvania are applauding Gov. Tom Corbett for approving school vouchers within the state and increasing the... Read more

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Egypt riots reveal brutal reality behind 'Arab Spring'

An Egyptian political scientist says the latest violence against Coptic Christians shows a harsh reality behind the “Arab Spring,” including... Read more

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Pope deeply saddened by Egyptian violence

Pope Benedict XVI expressed his sorrow over violent clashes in Cairo that left many Egyptian Christians dead and hundreds wounded.  Read more

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Pope reminds Christians to thank God for good things

Pope Benedict XVI reminded Christians today to thank God for the good things in life, instead of only bringing problems... Read more

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Bishops’ note on voting a welcome clarification, Catholic Advocate says

The U.S. bishops’ new introductory note to their statement on Catholics’ voting responsibilities helps clarify distortions and affirms the importance... Read more

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Vatican spokesman rejects claim German bishops disrespected Pope

Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi, S.J., dismissed what he called “ridiculous” claims circulating online that the German bishops disrespected Pope... Read more

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Bills on sexuality raise stakes of Argentinean presidential race

Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata is urging Argentineans to study the positions of political candidates on issues such as... Read more

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Rio's 'Christ the Redeemer' monument turns 80

On the same day that Brazilian Catholics honor their patroness, Our Lady of Aparecida, the country is celebrating Oct. 12,... Read more

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NFL: Super Bowl halftime show will be ‘appropriate’

After rumors that the controversial pop singer Madonna was under consideration to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, the... Read more

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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.

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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.

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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.

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White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas

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