Archive for December 7, 2024

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

The documentary drama “Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Man of Hope and Healing” will make its television debut on EWTN on... Read more

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.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated each year on Dec. 8. This year its observance is “transferred” to... Read more

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?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

Since mid-2024, Chile’s legislative branch has been reviewing various regulations on the use of medications and procedures for the “gender... Read more

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.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

Demonstrating alongside activists, lawmakers, and medical professionals, the three men shared their stories with CNA. Read more

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.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

The pope highlighted that the term “cardinal” symbolizes a “hinge,” emphasizing their vital role as in holding the Church together. Read more

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.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

“Today, sadness and mourning give way to joy, celebration, and praise,” the Holy Father wrote in his message to Archbishop... Read more

Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich knocks on the door of Notre-Dame Cathedral during a ceremony to mark the reopening of the landmark cathedral in central Paris on Dec. 7, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Solène Tadié

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

The reopening ceremony of the restored Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral was held Saturday evening in the presence of numerous religious... Read more

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The historic city of Aleppo, Syria.

Church leaders express ‘hope’ that Syrian regime will respect Christian communities

Lebanese Christians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime in Syria on Dec. 8, 2024.

Lebanese Christians celebrate Assad’s fall, see it as justice for years of oppression

The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects around the world, recently announced that it has awarded $800,000 to recipients of its scholarship fund.

Papal Foundation announces $800,000 of scholarship awards to 110 religious and laypeople

Former Sistine Chapel choir director Monsignor Massimo Palombella leads the choir during a performance on May 9, 2018, in New York City.

Vatican: Former choir director, manager convicted of embezzlement, abuse of office

Pope Francis speaks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi after Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 2022.

Nancy Pelosi criticizes Pope Francis’ China deal in interview

The flag of the European Union flying in Rome.

Catholic Church to European Union: Fight against anti-Christian hate

Ålesund, a port town on the west coast of Norway.

Norwegian parish holds Day of Prayer for Unborn in response to new abortion laws

John Traynor is believed to be the first British Catholic to be cured at Lourdes.

Healing at Lourdes of British World War I soldier declared ‘miraculous’

Cardinal Mykola Bychok is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic prelate.

World’s youngest cardinal is just 44 years old

Pope Francis prays at the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024.

Why cardinals get Roman churches: Understanding Pope Francis’ use of titular parishes

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