Archive for December 30, 2022

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By Madeleine Teahan

Warning of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Nagorno-Karabakh

A leading politician serving the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) has strongly echoed Pope Francis’ concerns about the humanitarian situation in... Read more

Reception of Pope Benedict XVI from Federal President Christian Wulff at Schloss Bellevue on Sept. 22, 2012, in Berlin, Germany.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Vatican: Benedict XVI has rested well, his condition is stable

The Vatican said on Friday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had rested well and that his condition was unchanged. Read more

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By Charlotte Evans

Woman arrested while praying silently outside abortion clinic charged with ‘intimidation’

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is accused of “protesting and engaging in an act that is intimidating to service users.” Read more

Catholics attending a special Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Lateran Basilica in Rome, Dec. 30, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

‘Trust in Providence’: Faithful pray for Benedict XVI at special Mass in Rome

In a special Mass for Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon, the faithful joined... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

After Michigan Supreme Court redefines ‘sex,’ Catholic school lawsuit warns of broad impact

In July, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that sexual orientation and gender identity were protected categories under a 1976 Michigan... Read more

The numbers “666” were carved into three separate front doors of the historic Cathedral of Saint Peter in the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Christmas Day attack: Vandals carved ‘666’ on doors of Pennsylvania cathedral

The pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Peter in the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, discovered on Christmas evening that the... Read more