Archive for September 8, 2011

Cardinal Justin Rigali and Archbishop-designate Charles Chaput in Philadelphia's chancery on July 19, 2011?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Chaput may intervene in Philadelphia teacher strike

Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput may become involved in ending a Catholic high school teacher's strike, though the archdiocese says... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Bishop defends celibacy against criticism over lack of vocations

Bishop Vicente Jimenez of Santander, Spain recently said he is confident that abolishing celibacy is not the answer to overcoming... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Guard Catholic institutions against compromise, Pope tells Indian bishops

Pope Benedict XVI told a group of Indian bishops visiting his summer residence on Sept. 8 that they should take... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Spain's Right to Life urges protection of the sick

The Right to Life organization in Spain has reacted to the death of Ramona Estevez, warning that “any sick person... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

WYD congratulates Fukushima heroes for winning humanitarian award

The organizers of World Youth Day 2011, who were finalists for this year’s Prince of Asturias Award in Spain, have... Read more

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput is installed as the Archbishop of Philadelphia. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Chaput promises sacrifice to 'renew this great church'

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput promised to lay down his life to restore faith and trust among Catholics in Philadelphia, during... Read more

Latest news

Left to right: Father Timothy Gallagher, Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Archbishop Nelson Perez, Archbishop Alexander Sample.

Catholic bishops to join health professionals for online mental health retreat

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?

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Dec 08
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today's readings

TRENDING