Archive for May 2, 2012

William B. May, Catholics for the Common Good.?w=200&h=150

Calif. marriage bill called 'Trojan horse' for redefinition effort

Homosexual advocacy groups have lent their support to a supposed “religious freedom” bill, criticized by Catholics in California as a... Read more

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Criticism mounts against Dan Savage address to teens

Gay activist and anti-bullying advocate Dan Savage continues to draw criticism despite backtracking from his insults launched against Christian students... Read more

Bishops-designate Paul Sanchez and Raymond Chappetto.?w=200&h=150

Pope names two new auxiliary bishops for Brooklyn

Pope Benedict XVI has named two new auxiliary bishops for the Diocese of Brooklyn, the apostolic nuncio to the U.S.... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI at the weekly general audience on April 18, 2012.?w=200&h=150

St. Stephen’s death shows importance of Scripture, Pope says

As he reflected on the life and death of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, Pope Benedict said that reading... Read more

State Dept. legal advisor Harold Koh (L) and US Ambassador to China Gary Locke (R) assist Chen Guangcheng into the Chaoyang hospital in Beijing. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Concerns remain despite promises of safety for Chinese activist

A blind pro-life advocate who has spoken out against China’s brutal one-child policy has been offered promises of safety from... Read more

An image of Bl. Pope John Paul II hangs above St. Peter's Square during his beatification, May 1, 2011.?w=200&h=150

Benedict XVI: Be faithful to God like Bl. John Paul II

On Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the first anniversary of Blessed John Paul II’s beatification in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more

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Vatican strengthens Caritas statutes over Catholic identity concerns

Caritas Internationalis, the Catholic Church’s confederation of charitable and development agencies, will become more accountable to the Vatican under new... Read more

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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.

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