Archive for July 12, 2017

Venerable Alphonse Gallegos, who was auxiliary bishop of Sacramento from 1981 to 1991. Photo courtesy of the Order of Augustinian Recollects.?w=200&h=150

Sacramento's Bishop Gallegos venerable and beloved by many

It’s been nearly 26 years since Auxiliary Bishop Alphonse Gallegos’ funeral at Sacramento’s Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, but his nephew Rey... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

How should a Catholic bishop tweet?

The Catholic Church may be thousands of years old, but its bishops are rapidly adjusting to the demands of 21st-century... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Bishops preach hope, solidarity amidst opioid epidemic

Amidst a growing epidemic of drug overdose and opioid addiction, Catholic bishops have been speaking out on the need for... Read more

Jubilee audience in St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis on Nov. 12, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope calls catechists to be joyful, creative witnesses of Christ

In a message sent to catechists from all over the world, Pope Francis stressed the need to not only make... Read more

A KC-130 Hercules prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion during training over the Pacific Ocean, March 14, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III.?w=200&h=150

After Marine Corps plane crash, military archbishop calls for prayer

Prayers and an exhortation never to forget the sacrifice of military service members were the response of the US military... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Müller refutes claims about conversation with Pope

Cardinal Gerhard Müller has strenuously denied media reports alleging Pope Francis asked the German prelate five pointed questions before informing... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Despite Melinda Gates' wishes, the Pope can't change Church teaching

Pope Francis cannot change Church teaching on contraception, despite the hopes of Melinda Gates.  Read more

Detail from the The Battle of the Milvian Bridge in the Hall of Constantine showing an allegorical Justice, lately found to be the work of Raphael, c. 1520.?w=200&h=150

Art experts solve Renaissance mystery in papal palace

Two works painted by Renaissance master Raphael have been newly identified after art experts restored famous frescoes in the Apostolic... 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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