Archive for October 23, 2017

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By Mary Farrow

Why your 'sexy nun' Halloween costume isn't funny

In 2015, the president of the University of Louisville issued an official apology, after a photo depicting him dressed in... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Religions in Jerusalem must live in peace, Pope says

Meeting with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem on Monday, Pope Francis said that the different religions in Jerusalem must... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope to Canadian youth: Let Christ lead you in the adventure of life

In a video message to participants in a youth forum in Canada, Pope Francis told young people to meet Jesus... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican, Sept. 28, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

'An idolatry that kills': Pope Francis on greed

Pope Francis preached Monday about the idolatry of money, which causes us to ignore those in need, allowing others to... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Bishops welcome efforts to defend unborn child of undocumented teen

Texas' bishops have welcomed the decision of an appeals court delaying the government-assisted procurement of an abortion by an undocumented... Read more

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Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024.

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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