Archive for May 27, 2014

Archbishop Timothy Broglio at the 5th annual Benefit for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Prayer for fallen veterans is part of Church's mission, bishop says

Remembering those who have given their lives in the line of duty is part of the Christian call to transform... Read more

Pope Francis preaches during a Penitential service at St. Peter's Basilica, March 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Sex abuse will not be tolerated, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis strongly denounced clerical sex abuse of children, saying that such abuse will not be tolerated and announcing a... Read more

A flooded cemetery in the Archdiocese of Vhrbosna in Sarajevo. ?w=200&h=150

Religious tensions subside amid Balkan floods

Amid the “inconceivable amount of devastation” caused by floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, people are crossing ethnic and religious lines to help... Read more

Pope Francis speaking with seminarians of the pontifical Roman universities, May 12, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Synod on family will have broad focus, Pope notes

Pope Francis has said that the upcoming synod on the family will focus on the “vast” pastoral problems facing families... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at the airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for World Youth Day 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis announces plans to visit Philippines, Sri Lanka

On his return flight from the Holy Land, Pope Francis announced that he will visit Sri Lanka and the Philippines... 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.

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.

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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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