Archive for October 31, 2014

Fr. Arne Panula presents Carl and Dorian Anderson with the St. John Paul II Award for the New Evangelization in Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Want to bolster families? Return to Gospel concepts of freedom, fidelity

The Church must work to strengthen the family by helping couples practice Christian concepts of virtues if it wishes to... Read more

This image on an anti-Mark Miloscia website has since been taken down.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Candidate in Washington state lampooned for his Catholic faith

Mark Miloscia, a candidate for Washington's state senate, has been attacked for his Catholic faith and adherence to Church teaching... Read more

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

It's not the law that saves you – it's Christ, Pope reflects

Christians who cling to the law and not to love are like the hypocrite Pharisees in the Gospel, Pope Francis... Read more

A view of Michelangelo's fresco of The Last Judgement inside the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Oct. 29, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

A (literal) breath of fresh air for the Sistine Chapel's frescos

The first major makeover the Sistine Chapel has had since 1994 brings with it a completely new LED lighting system... Read more

Synod fathers at the Vatican, Oct. 10, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican releases official English translation of synod's final report

Now released in English, the Synod of Bishop's final relatio reveals a more positive tone regarding the family called for... 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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