Archive for November 16, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI and his new book "Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives."?w=200&h=150

Benedict XVI's final book on Jesus coming out next week

Pope Benedict's latest book on Christ, which focuses on his infancy, will be published in the United States Nov. 21.  Read more

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Expert finds religious freedom a matter of national security

The protection of religious freedom worldwide is so essential to democracy and prosperity that it should be considered an issue... Read more

Smoke rises from Gaza after it was hit by Israeli airstrikes on Nov. 14, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Jerusalem bishop laments new Israeli-Palestinian violence

Amid renewed military action between Israel and the Gaza Strip, a bishop from the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem is lamenting... Read more

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Mexicans should draw on faith to confront country's problems

At the end of their annual meeting, Mexico's bishops encouraged Catholics to root their faith in Christ in order to... Read more

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World Youth Day pilgrims not required to pay for Brazil visa

Organizers for World Youth Day Rio 2013 said pilgrims and volunteers who have proof of registration in the event will... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI rides through St. Peter's Square before his Nov. 7, 2012 general audience. ?w=200&h=150

Pope asks young to heed Jesus' missonary call

In anticipation of next July’s World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Benedict XVI is challenging young Catholics to... Read more

Cardinal Wilfred Napier of Durban, South Africa speaks with CNA on Nov. 16, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Conference counters threats to Catholic health care

Catholic health care providers and clergy are meeting in Rome this week to develop responses to the different ethical issues... Read more

Bono speaks at the International Herald Tribune's Luxury Business Conference on Nov. 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy. ?w=200&h=150

Bono thanks Vatican for helping with debt forgiveness

The famous U2 vocalist Bono traveled to the Vatican Nov. 16 to thank the Church for its work to free... 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.

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.

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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.

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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White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas

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