Archive for January 30, 2014

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Irish Vatican embassy reopening may mean new diplomacy

Ireland's decision to re-open its embassy at the Vatican may be part of a changing climate of diplomacy at the... Read more

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Catholic leaders lament food aid cuts in US farm bill

The U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders in social services gave a mixed reaction to the advance of a farm... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Denver archbishop to say Mass for Broncos’ Super Bowl team

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver will say Mass for the Denver Broncos in New Jersey the night before the Feb.... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican: Rolling Stone article a display of 'superficial journalism'

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi has strongly criticized the tone of “crudeness” directed to Benedict XVI in a recent article... 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

A Christian without the Church is an 'absurd dichotomy,' says Pope

In his daily Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the intrinsic relationship between the Church and the People of God, emphasizing... Read more

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Law professor appointed as advisor to Vatican City State

On Saturday, Jan. 25, Pope Francis appointed Vincenzo Buonomo, who has worked with the Holy See for over 30 years... Read more

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Dozens killed in attacks on Nigeria's Christian villages

At least 99 people were reportedly left dead after attacks on two Christian villages in northeast Nigeria this week, suspected... Read more

Fr. Ciro Benedettini opens the Holy See Press Office twitter account on Jan. 30, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Holy See press office launches new Twitter account

The Holy See press office has launched a new Twitter account, aiming to make the world more aware of the... Read more

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Disney Channel same-sex couple episode yields protest

The Disney Channel's recent decision to air its first TV show episode with a same-sex couple has drawn complaints from... Read more

Catholics from Beit Jala in the Cremisan Valley gathered for a Mass for justice, Jan. 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Bishops urge end to confiscation of land in Palestine

The U.S. bishops' international justice and peace representative has called on the state department to pressure the Israeli government to... Read more

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Pope calls Notre Dame to 'unambiguous' Catholic witness

Pope Francis encouraged Notre Dame University to continue honoring its Catholic identity in the future, through a strong commitment to... 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.

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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

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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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