Archive for July 12, 2009

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Doughnut sales raise thousands for people in Darfur

What began as a one-time fundraiser for a high school student in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has led to the creation... Read more

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Catholics to celebrate feast of the ‘Lily of the Mohawks’

On July 14, the Church will celebrate the feast day of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be... Read more

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Louisiana governor signs expanded conscience protection laws

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed a law expanding conscience protections for health care workers beyond abortion. Read more

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Deacon discusses miracle healings in beatification cause of John Henry Newman

The beneficiary of a Vatican-approved miracle attributed to the intercession of Servant of God John Henry Cardinal Newman says an... Read more

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Technological 'absolutism’ could lead to ‘dark scenarios,’ Pope Benedict warns

Before Sunday’s Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI reiterated the views expressed in his recently published social... Read more

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The Maine State House in Augusta.

Abortion amendment disqualified from Maine 2024 election ballot

On April 11, 2024, Bishop José Ornelas Carvalho Leiria-Fátima, Portugal, said that a “fundamental team” would be convened in order to determine the total amounts of compensation awarded to abuse victims. 

Portuguese bishops announce financial compensation fund for Church abuse victims

Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose, California.

California bishop praises district attorney for seeking to change death sentences

The consecration of Father Martin Chambers as the new bishop of Dunkeld, Scotland had been scheduled for April 27.

Bishop-elect dies within days of his episcopal consecration 

A Mayo Clinic study published in late March 2024 found that boys who take puberty blockers may suffer “irreversible” harm.

Puberty blockers may cause irreversible harm to young boys, Mayo Clinic study finds

Exposition of the official portrait of Servant of God Niña Ruíz-Abad on April 7, 2024, at the Cathedral of St. William the Hermit in Laoag City, Philippines.

13-year-old Filipina who loved the Eucharist is officially on path to sainthood

A Palestinian woman assists a child playing on the ruinas of a building destroyed by earlier Israeli bombardment in Gaza City on April 8, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group.

Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate end’ to violence as it ramps up aid in Gaza

Pope Francis addresses members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences on April 11, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis decries how ‘the unborn with disabilities are aborted’ in throwaway culture

Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Gallagher (center) meets with Vietnamc’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (unseen) and other officials at the Foreign Ministry in Hanoi on April 9, 2024.

Vatican official meets Vietnam’s prime minister during historic diplomatic trip

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Report: Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors

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