Archive for June 4, 2012

Sister Margaret A. Farley. Courtesy Western Illinois University.?w=200&h=150

Vatican rules sister’s sexual ethics book is not Catholic

The Vatican has declared that a book on sexual morality written by a controversial American sister runs so contrary to... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Cardinal says social conflicts can only be solved with truth, order

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima has reiterated the Church’s call to peace and said social conflicts can only be... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Gay activist allegedly sues Colombian bishop for defending marriage

Bishop Juan Vicente Cordoba, secretary for the Colombian bishops' conference, has allegedly been sued by columnist and gay activist Felipe... Read more

Hannah Smith and Stephen Schneck.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Legal expert counters claim that mandate is not religious persecution

In response to assertions by Professor Stephen Schneck that the federal contraception mandate is not a form of religious persecution,... Read more

Father John Baker holds up the letter bestowing the designation of Basilica on St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Key West, Fla.?w=200&h=150

New basilica links Miami archdiocese with Pope

A historic Florida parish dedicated to the Virgin Mary as “Star of the Sea” has been granted the status of... Read more

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami speaks at the conference on Haiti in Washington, D.C. on June 4, 2012.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic leaders see hopeful future for Haiti

Despite numerous obstacles in rebuilding in Haiti after 2010's devastating earthquake, speakers at a recent conference voiced confidence in the... 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