Archive for July 4, 2013

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Lawsuit seeks to uncover influences on HHS mandate policy

The Diocese of Pittsburgh has filed a lawsuit charging that the federal government created illegal barriers to its request for... Read more

Rene Brulhart, Director of the Vatican Financial Information Authority, speaks to the press about the Vatican's finances on May 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Despite setbacks, Vatican Bank undergoing important evolution

News that Vatican Financial Intelligence Authority (AIF) has been admitted to a global network of financial oversight agencies proves that... Read more

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Laity must help restore religious liberty, Cardinal Wuerl says

To renew respect for religious freedom in society, the Church needs lay people who live out their religious beliefs with love,... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the bishops of Italy in a solemn Profession of Faith in St Peters Basilica for their 65th General Assembly May 23, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope: Christ gives us 'identity card' of freedom, salvation

During daily Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis explained that Christians are free because of Jesus, who gives them their identity... Read more

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Bishops stress need to secure voting rights

In the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down part of the Voting Rights Act, the U.S.... Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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