Archive for February 16, 2017

Fr. Alberto Gaton. Photo courtesy of Fr. Alberto Gaton.?w=200&h=150

Meet the priest who has helped rescue thousands on the Mediterranean Sea

Father Alberto Gaton is the chaplain of a Spanish ship that combats human trafficking by rescuing people in the Mediterranean... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

How should the US react to human rights abuses in Ethiopia?

One member of Congress is hoping for a “serious policy review” by the Trump administration of the United States' relationship... Read more

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At the Mexico border, Catholic bishops unite for migrants

Along the U.S.-Mexico border, Catholic bishops of both countries stressed the right of people to migrate and the need for... Read more

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Messages from alleged Denver visionary not approved by Church

New claims that messages from alleged visionary Charlie Johnston have been approved by the Church are false, the Archdiocese of... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

House votes to allow states to deny funding to Planned Parenthood

The House voted Thursday to allow states to choose not to fund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers with federal... Read more

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How this couple has stayed married (and in love) for 75 years

Eulogio Martínez and Martina Abian are 100 and 95 years-old, respectively.  Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Christian florist loses religious liberty case, will appeal to US Supreme Court

A Washington state florist must pay fines and legal costs for conscientiously objecting to serving a same-sex wedding, as the... Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke at EWTN studio in Rome during the Canonization of Pope St. John Paul II and Pope St. John XXIII. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Burke sent to Guam to oversee sex abuse trial

The Vatican has sent Cardinal Raymond Burke to Guam to act as presiding judge at the trial of Archbishop Anthony... Read more

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War begins in the heart and ends in the world, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis warned in his homily Thursday that envy, greed, and hate in the heart will breed war, violence, and... 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.

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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