Archive for February 6, 2017

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 21, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis 'serene' after critical posters plastered around Rome

While the Pope has in the past been depicted as a superhero or peace advocate, this weekend set a much... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Australian bishops apologize for Church's failure in sex abuse crisis

Days before Australia’s Royal Commission on institutional sex abuse begins their final hearing into the Church’s response to their abuse... Read more

Pope Francis examines a book with Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, chairman of the Evangelical Church in Germany, at an ecumenical meeting at the Vatican, Feb. 6, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Look to Christ to overcome 'tragic' Reformation legacy, Pope says

The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation is an opportunity for both Protestants and Catholics to place Christ at the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

This proposed law would protect doctors who object to abortion

A bill that would protect health care providers’ freedom to opt-out of abortion mandates they find objectionable has once again... Read more

Dva, a Syrian Refugee. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican official: The bishops 'are speaking clearly' on refugees

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent policy on refugees, U.S. Catholics should stay close to their bishops, who... Read more

Barbara Blaine of SNAP protests on the steps of St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral on September 15, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. ?w=200&h=150

Another resignation at SNAP as controversy continues

Another leader of a controversial group representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse has resigned, denying that the resignation is related... 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.

Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening  

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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