Archive for October 22, 2013

Italian journalist Marina Ricci (center) moderates the Vatican event on Oct. 19, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican event lauds 'tenacious' women in modern society

Just down the road from St. Peter's Basilica, a crowd of almost 200 packed into an audience hall to hear... Read more

Beatification Mass of the 522 martyrs, said in Tarragona, Spain, Oct. 13, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Spanish woman recounts how beatified aunt saved her life

Blessed Josefa Martinez' niece says she owes her life to her aunt, who was beatified Oct. 13 alongside 521 other... Read more

Participants in the Pontifical Council for Culture's sporting event gather in front of St. Peter's square on Oct. 20, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican event brings sports 'into the heart' of the Church

The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture held a conference on “believers in the world of sports” this week to discuss... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowds outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Sinners are closest to the heart of God, Pope reflects

In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis stressed that Jesus came to save sinners, emphasizing also the importance of knowing... Read more

Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch Gregorios III of Antioch. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic patriarch fears extremist slant of Syrian rebel groups

Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch Gregorios III of Antioch has said that the success of Syrian rebels could worsen the plight... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Religious liberty ambassador's resignation raises concerns

The reported resignation of  Suzan Johnson Cook as U.S. ambassador for international religious freedom is an chance for the Obama... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver giving a catechesis session during WYD, July 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Be pro-life unconditionally, Denver archbishop says

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver urged Catholic medical workers to be “unconditionally” pro-life witnesses, criticizing those who support abortion and... Read more

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Pope Francis speaks to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015.

Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation

One of the priests on “The Sacristy of the Vendée”show sparked a firestorm after quipping in February that he prayed that Pope Francis would “go to heaven as soon as possible.”

Priests’ talk show that sparked controversy over Pope Francis remarks now back on YouTube

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.

Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend

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In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care

Pro-life advocates demonstrate prior to an Arizona House of Representatives session at the Arizona State Capitol on April 17, 2024, in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception

Pro-life and pro-abortion activists at a demonstration outside the U.S. Supreme Court as it hears arguments in the Moyle v. United States case, in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024. The case deals with whether an Idaho abortion law conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).

Divided Supreme Court hears emergency room abortion case: DOJ vs. Idaho’s pro-life law

A Coptic Orthodox church in Old Cairo, a historic area of the Egyptian capital.

Arsonists burn down homes of Egypt’s beleaguered Christians

Anti-death penalty activists rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to prevent the execution of Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip on Sept. 29, 2015, in Washington, D.C.

Oklahoma attorney general asks Supreme Court to halt execution of condemned convict

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End-of-life resources help Catholics ‘finish life faithfully’

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Catholic Charities in Ohio found partially negligent in 5-year-old’s 2017 death

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