Archive for February 8, 2012

Auxilary Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook of the Archdiocese for the Military Services passed away on Feb. 4, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Bishop Estabrook, military auxiliary, dies at 67

Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, passed away on Feb. 4, in Houston,... Read more

People gather outside the James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco, Calif. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Critics anticipate Supreme Court hearing after anti-Prop. 8 ruling

Critics found the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ Feb. 7 ruling against the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8 to be... Read more

President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Jan. 25, 2011. Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Over 150 congressional leaders demand repeal of HHS mandate

A letter from 154 bipartisan members of Congress is urging the Obama administration to reverse a contraception mandate that religious... Read more

Rick Santorum attends his Missouri primary night event. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Santorum wins three states, paints election as battle over rights

As Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum swept three Feb. 7 contests in the GOP race for the nomination, he stated... Read more

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Pope's visit will encourage a Cuba founded on love

A Cuban priest believes that Pope Benedict's upcoming trip to the country will bring profound change and show that “love... Read more

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Vatican has no money or space for private plane, says priest

Contrary to popular belief, Pope Benedict does not own a private jet but instead travels on commercial airlines since the... Read more

Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the fall General Assembly on Nov. 14.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

US Catholic bishops reject ruling against Prop. 8

The U.S. bishops condemned a federal court ruling that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional, saying the move defies the will of... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in the Pope Paul VI Hall?w=200&h=150

Pope: Jesus' prayer on cross shows God hears prayers

The cry of Christ on the cross should remind everyone that God always hears their prayers, even when he seems... Read more

House Speaker John Boehner and Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (behind) at a press conference on March 10, 2011. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Boehner, Upton announce legislative plans to fight HHS mandate

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) vowed Feb. 8 to use legislative means to fight the Obama administration’s controversial... Read more

Archbishop Orani Tempesta and graphic designer Gustavo Huguenin. Courtesy of WYD Rio 2013.?w=200&h=150

World Youth Day organizers unveil Brazilian-themed logo for 2013

Brazil's coastline, its Sugarloaf Mountain, and the iconic “Christ the Redeemer” statue are all part of the logo World Youth... Read more

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Poll finds half of Americans oppose contraception mandate

A recent national poll found that 50 percent of Americans oppose the Obama administration's mandate forcing religious groups to cover... Read more

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Forensic police are seen at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in the Sydney suburb of Wakeley, Australia, on April 16, 2024. Hundreds clashed with police in western Sydney on April 15 after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed at the alter during a service at an Assyrian church in Wakeley. New South Wales police have declared the attack a terror event. Police apprehended a 16-year-old in connection with the attack.

Australian archbishop, religious leaders urge calm after violent attack on Sydney bishop

1960. Varigotti (SV). Father Luigi Giussani with students during the Tower Ray.

Sainthood cause of Father Luigi Giussani: Milan Archdiocese to begin collecting testimonies

Sachin Jose reaches more than 148,000 people with the Catholic faith with his digital apostolate on X (formerly Twitter). He works as a journalist and social media consultant. Sachin has been reporting on Church topics for over five years.

Popular Catholic influencer: ‘We need to use our social media platforms’

The popular chocolate Ferrero Rocher actually honors Our Lady of Lourdes.

Ferrero Rocher: The chocolate inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes

People gather at the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Family on Palm Sunday in al-Zaitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on March 24, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement.

Catholics in Gaza are burying dead in Muslim cemeteries

"I’m proud to defend Idaho’s law that ensures children are not subjected to these life-altering drugs and procedures," said Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador in reaction to the decision.

U.S. Supreme Court: Idaho can enforce ban on sex changes for children

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York.

New York’s Cardinal Dolan ‘safe and secure’ after sheltering amid Iranian airstrikes

Pope Francis blesses an unborn baby during the Papal Foundation's annual pilgrimage in Rome, Friday, April 12, 2024.

This province in Italy ‘invests’ in children and families

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly arrives to address the crowd during her watch party at the Ramada Hotel Downtown Topeka on Nov. 8, 2022, in Topeka, Kansas.

Kansas governor vetoes bills to ban sex changes for minors, coerced abortions

Before the march began, the president of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda, stressed that “life is a gift from God and as such it is an inalienable right of every human being, which is why it must be protected and supported at every stage of its development.”

50,000 march for life in Poland as its parliament considers legalizing abortion

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