Archive for April 27, 2021

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Catholic clerics among 12 arrested after bishop-elect shot in South Sudan

Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare was shot in both legs by two armed men. Read more

The Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, which will offer a diploma course in minor protection in 2016.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Rome’s Center for Child Protection to become Institute of Anthropology

The center was founded in 2012 to provide internet-based training to Catholics anywhere in the world Read more

Bishop Hilary Nanman Dachelem of Bauchi, Nigeria.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Catholic charity to give $9.5 million in aid to Africa’s persecuted Christians

“In no other region have so many priests, religious and church workers been murdered in the last three years.” Read more

The canonizations of St. John Paul and St. John XXIII in St. Peter’s Square, April 27, 2014.?w=200&h=150

Postulator: St. John Paul II remains a ‘prophetic voice’ seven years after canonization

“At the beginning of this process, Pope Benedict XVI gave me a clear instruction: work fast but work well.” Read more

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By Joe Bukuras

Two parishes in the Sacramento diocese vandalized 

Two parishes in the Diocese of Sacramento suffered similar acts of vandalism in the past two weeks.  Read more

Cardinal Reinhard Marx, pictured in Rome Feb. 24, 2019.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Marx renounces honor from German president after abuse survivors’ criticism

Marx asked German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier not to bestow the Federal Cross of Merit on him. Read more

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By Joe Bukuras

Catholic dioceses appeal to Supreme Court for protection against New York’s abortion coverage mandate

The dioceses of Albany and Ogdensburg and other Catholic and Christian ministries last week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to... Read more

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Milwaukee archdiocese questions need for attorney general's review of clergy abuse

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee said on Tuesday that it is concerned that the Wisconsin attorney general’s planned review of  reports... Read more

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By Diego López Marina

Church in Cuba announces activities for the Year of the Family

The Cuban Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Committee on the Family announced a three month period of activities to celebrate... Read more

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White House: Biden ‘respectfully disagrees’ with bishops on fetal tissue research

The White House press secretary said on Tuesday that President Biden “respectfully disagrees” with Catholic bishops on federally-funded fetal tissue... Read more

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New nuncio to Benin, Togo consecrated a bishop

The episcopal consecration of Archbishop Mark Miles, who was appointed apostolic nuncio to Benin and Togo earlier this year, was... Read more

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Alleged Massachusetts abuse victim requests outside judge in suit, citing diocese's influence

Lawyers for an alleged abuse victim in the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts have asked the state’s chief justice to... 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.

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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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