Archive for December 19, 2012

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila at an August 2012 blessing ceremony for Seton House in downtown Denver.?w=200&h=150

Goodness is best response to evil of shootings, Archbishop Aquila says

As the nation mourns the loss of life in the Newtown, Conn. shooting, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver is... Read more

Global Religious Landscape, December 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Study finds 84 percent of world has religious affiliation

More than 80 percent of people around the world – about 5.8 billion individuals – identify with a religious group,... Read more

Vigil for Life on Dec. 4, 2012 calling on Irish Leader Enda Kenny to Keep his Pro-life Promise. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Irish pro-lifers: abortion legislation will have election consequences

Pro-life leaders in Ireland have warned that the Fine Gael-run government’s introduction of legislation to legalize abortion will have consequences... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI gives the final blessing at the Nov. 14, 2012 general audience in Paul VI Hall. ?w=200&h=150

Pope says faith includes trust in dark moments

Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of reflections on faith this Wednesday, saying that at times it includes an element... Read more

Bishop Gabriel Reyes laments the passage of the RH Bill in a press conference Dec. 17, 2012 with the media. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Filipino bishops will not concede to 'reproductive health' bill

Catholic leaders in the Philippines vowed to continue fighting for life, marriage and family as a controversial “reproductive health” bill... Read more

Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly, Patriarch Emeritus of Babylon of the Chaldeans and former Primate of the Chaldean Catholic Church. ?w=200&h=150

Pope accepts resignation of 85-year-old Chaldean Patriarch

Pope Benedict XVI on Dec. 19 accepted the resignation of Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly, head of the Chaldean Catholic Church,... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

DC appeals court rules new contraception rule must be issued

Religious freedom advocates applauded a federal appeals court’s decision to hold the government accountable for revising its controversial contraception mandate.  Read more

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The Court of Federal Appeals (Lewis F. Powell Courthouse) and the skyline of Richmond, Virginia, from the foot of the Virginia Capitol grounds, Richmond, Virginia.

Appeals court rules against West Virginia ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seen on the set of the TV show “Porta a Porta” at Rai Studios, on April 4, 2024, in Rome, Italy.

Italy’s prime minister backs stricter ban on surrogacy: How Europe differs from U.S. on issue

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Biden administration to mandate employers grant leave for workers to obtain abortions

Louisiana legislators are sponsoring legislation to support women in crisis pregnancies by setting aside millions in funding for pregnancy resource centers and other social services.

Pro-life Democrats champion government aid to pregnancy resource centers in Louisiana

Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz told CNA that his monumental Stations of the Cross to be installed on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Florida, is the fruit of nearly constant work over the last three years and is expected to draw thousands of visitors once completed this fall.

Catholic sculptor readies monumental Stations of the Cross in Orlando, Florida

Pope Benedict XVI on April 21, 2007, in Vigevano, Italy.

Conference in Mexico City to explore philosophical vision, theology of Pope Benedict XVI

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Survey: New priests are young and involved in their community 

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’

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