Archive for February 14, 2011

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Bishops take steps to end violence in Mexico

The bishops of Mexico recently met with Church officials in Columbia to discuss ways to end the violence that has... Read more

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By Alan Holdren

Egyptian Christians urged to work for equal rights in post-Mubarak government

Christians need to cooperate in creating Egypt’s new government to ensure that all of the nation’s citizens are treated as... Read more

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Bishops of France reject manipulation of 'savior sibling'

The Bishops’ Conference of France has condemned the manipulation of France's first “savior sibling.” Read more

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By Alan Holdren

Death of John Paul II’s father propelled him to his future vocation

Seventy years ago this week, Karol Wojtyla was “pushed” forward in his vocation by the death of the last member... Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Couple recognized for Valentine's Day wedding 82 years ago

Marshall and Winnie Kuykendall of New Mexico – a couple celebrating their 82nd wedding anniversary this Valentine's Day – were... Read more

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Archbishop of Lublin, Poland dies suddenly in Rome

Archbishop Jozef Zycinski of Lublin died of a sudden heart attack in Rome on Feb. 10 at the age of... Read more

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As they have for many years, members of St. Vincent de Paul, known as Vincentians, served housands of people on Thanksgiving day around the country.

Giving thanks by giving food: Society of St. Vincent de Paul volunteers serve the needy

Bishop John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Lead Bishop for Life Issues said that he hopes and prays the Bill might be rejected at a later stage in the legislative process.

Catholic bishops in UK express dismay after Parliament passes assisted suicide bill 

The moon was visible over St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, on the morning of Oct. 12. 2022.

Prosecutor confirms existence of Vatican dossier on disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi 

Three Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles are all smiles at Colwich Abbey in Staffordshire, England.

Sister Wilhelmina’s order expands to English abbey founded by St. Thomas More’s family

Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin (left) and Bishop William Crean of Cloyne (Ireland)

Irish bishops call for voters to prioritize human dignity and common good

Holy Hour celebration in southern Mexico's San Cristobal de las Casas diocese.

Mexican bishops clarify: there is no ‘Mayan rite’

The Iraqi flag.

Proposed amendments to Iraqi law undermines women’s dignity, says human rights expert

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archdiocese of Westminster.

On eve of UK assisted suicide vote, archbishop defends role of religion in public square

For committed Catholics, statistics like this come as no surprise. It’s the Gospel message in a bar-graph, the Cross in a pie-chart.

What makes the religious so happy?

Chiara Porro, Australia's ambassador to the Holy See, presents her credentials to Pope Francis Aug. 27, 2020.

Outgoing Australian ambassador notes growing momentum of women leadership in the Vatican

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