Archive for December 9, 2011

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By Kevin J. Jones

On Civil War's 150th anniversary, historian reflects on religion's role

Religion had a “pervasive” role in American life at the time of the United States’ Civil War, one historian says,... Read more

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Bishops confirm papal visit to Cuba in 2012

The bishops of Cuba confirmed on Dec. 8 that Pope Benedict XVI will visit the country in 2012. Read more

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George Weigel: English bishops using wrong strategy in marriage battle

Blessed John Paul II’s biographer, George Weigel, says he disagrees with the Bishops of England and Wales’ decision not to... Read more

Bishop Emeritus James C. Timlin of Scranton, Pa. on his ad limina visit to the Holy See?w=200&h=150

US bishops pleased with new papal audience format

As their time in Rome comes to a close, the bishops of Pennsylvania and New Jersey say they like the... Read more

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Spanish cardinal highlights Mary's trust in God

Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain emphasized Mary's trust in God's will during his remarks on the Feast... Read more

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Cardinal hopeful for understanding between archdiocese and university in Peru

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima, Peru said he is hopeful that the archdiocese and city's pontifical university can resolve... Read more

Pope Benedict lights one of the largest electronic Christmas trees in Gubbio using a tablet device Dec. 7, 2011 in Vatican City. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Benedict shares his three Christmas wishes

Pope Benedict XVI revealed his three Christmas wishes for this year, just before remotely switching on the lights of the... Read more

Latest news

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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