Archive for January 16, 2014

Couples at the Vatican wait to be blessed by Pope Francis on Oct. 16, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Engaged couples to meet with Pope on Valentine's Day

The Pontifical Council for the Family is promoting a special encounter between Pope Francis and couples who have been engaged,... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Priest dismissed from Society of Jesus had 'lost his way'

Father John Dear, a longtime activist for peace and nonviolence who has been dismissed from the Jesuits, is impassioned yet... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

New York cultural event delves into meaning of relationship

The upcoming New York Encounter cultural festival will explore the dynamic between “I” and “We” – individuals and community –... Read more

Nativity Scene for Christmas 2013 designed by Antonio Cantone in Saint Peters Square ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Designer says it was an honor to present nativity to Pope

The man in charge of constructing this year’s nativity scene for the Vatican expressed his delight at giving to Pope... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: scandals 'poison' and deny the 'bread of life'

In his daily homily, Pope Francis addressed the issue of various scandals that happen within the Church, emphasizing that they... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience on October 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Argentine rabbi: Pope's visit to Holy Land could foster peace

Rabbi Abraham Skorka, rector of the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary, believes that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the Holy Land... Read more

The Institute for Religious Works, or 'Vatican Bank'. (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

New members of the Vatican bank cardinals' commission named

The Commission of Cardinals overseeing the Institute for the Works of Religion, or “Vatican bank”, were named on Wednesday; of... Read more

Archbishop Silvano Tomasi at the Pontifical North American College on March 8, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Protecting children is Church priority, Vatican officials tell UN

Violence against children and child exploitation are “crimes” and Pope Francis is working to protect children from the “scourge” of... Read more

A young boy in the marketplace in Pestel, Haiti. Nearly three years after the lethal earthquake, Haiti shows signs of recovery. ?w=200&h=150

Haiti encounters hope, challenges four years after devastation

Four years after a desolating earthquake affected millions in Haiti, Catholic Relief Services continues to help the nation move from... 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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