Archive for June 27, 2012

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By Michelle La Rosa

New fund will help fight forced abortions in China

An international human rights group has announced the creation of a new fund to help fight the forced abortions that... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Fortnight resource combines religious liberty, outreach to disabled

Two national Catholic groups have released a list of suggested activities to defend religious liberty and reach out charitably to... Read more

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True greatness found in humble service, Pope says

Pope Benedict XVI says that the path to real greatness in life is not found in self-promotion but in sacrificial... Read more

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Cardinal celebrates Spanish shrine's elevation to minor basilica

A Vatican official celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving on June 25 after the Shrine of St. John of Avila in... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

SSPX letter indicates refusal of Vatican reconciliation effort

A recent letter leaked online suggests that leaders of the Society of St. Pius X, a breakaway traditionalist group, have... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic Charities mobilizes against growing Colorado fires

Both evacuees and residents of the Colorado Springs area are in “utter shock and disbelief” at the major fire threatening... Read more

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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?

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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