Archive for February 12, 2011

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Illinois school rolls back tuition, urges families to try Catholic education

News today about the economy usually includes the word “increase.” However, in a bold move to boost enrollment and keep... Read more

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By David Scott

Going home after 20 years, Cleveland missionary honored as ‘Noble Friend of El Salvador’

One day in the port city of La Libertad, on the southern coast of El Salvador, a young boy who... Read more

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Pro-life group's video stings spark ethical debate

The pro-life group Live Action has an indisputably Christian goal in mind, as it aims to defund and expose Planned... Read more

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Race car driver receives Pope John Paul II relics after horrific crash

After Polish Formula One driver Robert Kubica survived a major crash last week, he requested relics of Pope John Paul... Read more

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New delegate to Kosovo does not change Holy See’s position, nuncio tells Serbia

Although the Holy See has appointed a delegate to help Catholics in Kosovo, it does not recognize the region as... Read more

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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.

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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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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.

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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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