Archive for October 22, 2013

Italian journalist Marina Ricci (center) moderates the Vatican event on Oct. 19, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican event lauds 'tenacious' women in modern society

Just down the road from St. Peter's Basilica, a crowd of almost 200 packed into an audience hall to hear... Read more

Beatification Mass of the 522 martyrs, said in Tarragona, Spain, Oct. 13, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Spanish woman recounts how beatified aunt saved her life

Blessed Josefa Martinez' niece says she owes her life to her aunt, who was beatified Oct. 13 alongside 521 other... Read more

Participants in the Pontifical Council for Culture's sporting event gather in front of St. Peter's square on Oct. 20, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican event brings sports 'into the heart' of the Church

The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture held a conference on “believers in the world of sports” this week to discuss... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowds outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Sinners are closest to the heart of God, Pope reflects

In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis stressed that Jesus came to save sinners, emphasizing also the importance of knowing... Read more

Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch Gregorios III of Antioch. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic patriarch fears extremist slant of Syrian rebel groups

Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch Gregorios III of Antioch has said that the success of Syrian rebels could worsen the plight... Read more

Suzan Johnson Cook.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Religious liberty ambassador's resignation raises concerns

The reported resignation of  Suzan Johnson Cook as U.S. ambassador for international religious freedom is an chance for the Obama... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver giving a catechesis session during WYD, July 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Be pro-life unconditionally, Denver archbishop says

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver urged Catholic medical workers to be “unconditionally” pro-life witnesses, criticizing those who support abortion and... 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.

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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White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas

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