Archive for September 30, 2013

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By Elise Harris

John Paul II, John XXIII to be canonized Divine Mercy Sunday

The Vatican has announced that former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII are slated to be canonized this coming... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis, cardinals begin first set of reform meetings

The council of eight cardinals chosen by Pope Francis to advise him on church governance and curia reform will begin... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Peace requires tenacious, intelligent dialogue, Pope says

During his morning homily, the Pope Francis spoke to religious leaders of various faith traditions, saying that fostering peace is... Read more

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Bishops push for conscience protections in government funding

Leaders of the U.S. bishops have written to lawmakers insisting on the importance of including religious liberty protections and the... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Prayer vigils recognize American pastor imprisoned in Iran

Human rights advocates gathered in front of the White House last week to pray and raise awareness for Christian pastor... Read more

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US bishops join call to end American embargo of Cuba

In solidarity with a recent pastoral letter by the Cuban bishops, Des Moines Bishop Richard E. Pates has voiced support... Read more

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New Jersey to appeal ruling on 'gay marriage' recognition

Political leaders in New Jersey have vowed to appeal a judge’s ruling that “gay marriage” must be recognized in the... Read more

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People queue to buy food in Havana on March 27, 2024. Claims of lack of food coupled with long blackouts, which affected almost the entire Cuban population in recent weeks, led hundreds of people to demonstrate on March 17 in at least four cities in the country, in the largest protests recorded since the historic anti-government marches of July 11, 2021.

Catholic Church in Cuba offers to facilitate dialogue between government and opposition

Father Marcel Uwineza.

Jesuit priest: Stories of Rwandan women ‘scarred by genocide’ must be told

Blessed Elena Guerra.

Pope Francis to canonize new female saint known as ‘an apostle of the Holy Spirit’

Pope Francis on April 20, 2024, named Father Reynaldo Bersabal as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento, California. 

Pope Francis names Filipino priest an auxiliary bishop of Sacramento

After David Smallbone’s successful music company collapses in their home country of Australia, he moves his family to Nashville, Tennessee, in the hopes of a brighter future in the movie "Unsung Hero."

New film ‘Unsung Hero’ emphasizes the ‘power of family’

Students participating in the CEDE workshop for St. John's College High School gather for a group photo at the basilica at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., in November 2022.

Catholic entrepreneur launches business startup program for teenagers

Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Rev. Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington, Texas.

Vatican: Nuns who feuded with Texas bishop will be governed by monastery association

Bishop Robert D. Gruss. CNA file photo.

Michigan bishop apologizes for calling President Biden ‘stupid’

Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz speaks during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Capitol Hill on Sept. 15, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

Biden DOJ report: ‘No malicious intent’ behind leaked FBI memo targeting traditional Catholics

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, was tabbed as the next chair of the Committee for Religious Liberty on Nov. 16, 2022, in Baltimore.

U.S. bishops on new federal rule: Employers should not be forced to facilitate abortions

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