Archive for February 7, 2018

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Updated: Cardinal Marx discusses blessings for same-sex couples

The president of the German Bishops’ Conference has said that, in his view, "there are no general solutions" regarding the... Read more

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'Be missionaries for the cause of life,' Irish bishop tells faithful

Ahead of Ireland’s referendum on the country’s abortion laws, Bishop Brendan Leahy penned a letter to the diocese of Limerick... Read more

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By Elise Harris

In rare letter, Benedict XVI says he's 'on pilgrimage home'

In a rare new letter penned by Benedict XVI, the retired pontiff said he is in the last phase of... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope tells priests to keep homilies brief: 'no more than 10 minutes!'

On Wednesday Pope Francis touched on a topic close to home for both parish priests and people in the pews,... Read more

Pope Francis and a cross during the Stations of the Cross at the Coliseum in Rome, Italy on April 3, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis voices condolences over deadly Taiwan quake

After a massive earthquake and a string of aftershocks in Taiwan killed at least seven and injured hundreds more, Pope... Read more

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Vatican abuse investigator to meet with Chilean victim in U.S.

The delegate appointed by Pope Francis to hear testimony from abuse victims in Chile will also travel to the United... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Colosseum to be lit red for persecuted Christians

The Roman Colosseum will be illuminated by red lights later this month to draw attention to the persecution of Christians... Read more

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By Perry West

Holy Land pilgrimages on the rise, despite political tensions

While the transition of the American embassy to Jerusalem has exacerbated regional tension in recent months, the number of Christian... Read more

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University of Notre Dame adds ‘simple contraceptives’ to insurance plan

The University of Notre Dame has announced that it will fund “simple contraceptives” through its insurance plan.  Read more

Michael P. Warsaw, center, was honored with the Bowie Kuhn Special Award for Evangelization. ?w=200&h=150

EWTN’s Michael Warsaw honored for evangelization in media

Recognized for evangelization through Catholic media, EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael P. Warsaw received the Bowie Kuhn Special Award for... Read more

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Parents of terminally ill son request transfer to Vatican hospital during legal battle

Parents of Alfie Evans, a 20-month old boy in the U.K. who suffers from an unknown neurological degenerative condition, are... Read more

Syriac Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II of Antioach. ?w=200&h=150

The return home: Syriac Christians celebrate Eucharistic liturgy in ravaged church

For the first time in nearly six years, Christians from the eastern city of Deir Ezzor in Syria were able... 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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