New Christian group created to celebrate, defend marriage
Tampa Bay, Fla., Aug 30, 2012 / 04:01 am (CNA).- Pastors from across the country have come together to form an organization celebrating the important role of marriage and encouraging Christians to take...
View ArticlePope Benedict XVI’s Visit to Lebanon – Full Texts
By Edward Pentin | Below are the complete texts of all of Pope Benedict XVI's discourses delivered in Lebanon so far, beginning with the most recent and including the transcript of his press conference...
View ArticleBishop Tobin Press Conference
This morning I was able to attend Bishop Tobin's press conference. You can do all the research online that you want, but, despite technology, there will never be a replacement for shaking another...
View ArticleCongressman defends statement that abortion is never medically necessary
by Kirsten Andersen Washington, DC, October 22, 2012 (LifeSiteNews) – Congressman Joe Walsh, who has come under fire for calling into question whether abortion is ever medically necessary to save...
View ArticleU.S. Bishops Warns of Worsening Refugee Crisis in Syria
Delegation Calls for More International Support to Avoid Humanitarian Crisis
View ArticleCardinal Cipriani: I Hope We Will Be Men Who Listen to God, Or We Are of No...
Here is a ZENIT translation of a press conference given Saturday by Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, archbishop of Lima, Peru. * * * Q: How is the Church living this moment? Cardinal Cipriani: In...
View ArticleCollege of Cardinals imposes media silence after breach
Vatican City, Mar 6, 2013 / 07:45 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The College of Cardinals has decided that its members will no longer speak to journalists after several cardinals gave too much information to the...
View ArticleA ‘Serene and Joyous’ Atmosphere in St. Peter’s Square
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See Press Office, held a press conference at the Media Center located in Paul VI hall for the thousands of journalists from around the world...
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US Bishops: Now Is Time to Fix Immigration System
The president of the US bishops' conference says "now is the time” to fix the nation’s broken immigration system. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York said this Monday at a press conference, where he...
View ArticleUpcoming Year of Faith Events To Focus on the Eucharist and Dignity of Human...
Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization, held a press conference today on two upcoming events for the Year of Faith. Also present was...
View ArticleChurch to beatify father of seven who saved 100 lives
Rome, Italy, Jun 4, 2013 / 01:20 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Odoardo Focherini will be beatified in the Italian city of Carpi on June 15 for his life of faith and dedication to helping those in need,...
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Anglican Chosen for This Year’s Ratzinger Prize
A non-Catholic was chosen as one of two recipients for this year's Ratzinger Prize. This was announced today at a press conference that overviewed the activities of the "Vatican Foundation: Joseph...
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Pro-life leaders demand Karpen’s abortion facility be closed as...
by Operation Rescue staff HOUSTON, June 21, 2013 (Operation Rescue) - About 20 activists turned out at a press conference yesterday held by several national pro-life groups in front of one of Douglas...
View ArticleU.S. Bishops: Concerns Remain Over Final Contraception Mandate
By ADELAIDE MENA/CNA/EWTN NEWS | Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York speaks during a press conference at the 2012 USCCB Fall General Assembly. Credit: Michelle Bauman/CNA. WASHINGTON — After an...
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New Criminal Laws Introduced in Vatican City State
In a press conference held today at the Holy See Press Office, Dr. Giuseppe Dalla Torre, president of the Tribunal of Vatican City State, briefed journalists on several updates to criminal law matters...
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Fr. Federico Lombardi: Popes Visit An Extraordinary Experience of Enthusiasm
During a press conference held last night at the World Youth Day Media Center, Fr. Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See Press Office, said the Pope was very happy for the way Rio and Brazil...
View ArticlePope Holds 80 Minute Press Conference on Return Flight from Rio
On his return flight to Rome, Pope Francis gave journalists an opportunity of a lifetime: an 80 minute no-holds-bar press conference where he answered all their questions. Vatican Insider posted on...
View ArticleMisinterpreting Francis
By EDWARD PENTIN | VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ comments on homosexuality during a press conference on the papal plane back from World Youth Day in Rio were largely misreported by the mainstream press,...
View ArticleFrancis’ Press Conference on Return Flight From Brazil (Part 1)
Here is a ZENIT translation of the transcription provided by the Vatican of Francis' press conference on the flight home from Brazil. * * * Father Lombardi: Now, dear friends, we have the joy of...
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English Translation of Pope Francis’ Press Conference
By Edward Pentin | ZENIT has helpfully translated the first part of Pope Francis' press conference on the papal plane back from Brazil which can be read here. The second part will be published...
View ArticleCatholic Womanhood
By The Editors | Editorial on the Assumption and Pope Francis' comments about a 'theology of women' | During a July 28 press conference on his flight home from World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Pope...
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Vatican Official Promotes Charter of the Rights of the Family
Today a press conference was held at the Vatican press office with the participation of Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Helen Alvare, professor of law in...
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50th Anniversary of Pacem in Terris to Be Celebrated in October
In a press conference today at the Holy See Press Office, Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, presented the upcoming event that will celebrate the 50th...
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Vatican spokesman on Pope’s interviews: ‘not a magisterial document’
by John-Henry Westen VATICAN CITY, October 3, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The question and answer session of a Vatican press conference yesterday was taken up largely by the Pope’s recent interview with...
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Pontifical Council for the Family Presents Upcoming Assembly
A press conference was held today at the Holy See Press Office to present the upcoming 12th Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Family, which will be held October 23rd-25th in the...
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2014 Synod on Family and Evangelization to Promote Episcopal Collegiality
A press conference was held this morning at the Holy See Press Office to present the Preparatory Document for next year’s Third Assembly of the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops. The Synod will take place...
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National pain-capable abortion ban introduced in Senate
Washington D.C., Nov 8, 2013 / 02:38 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Legislation that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point science indicates that unborn babies are able to feel...
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Marriage, Family and Some Help For Pope Francis
In less than two years -- exactly 22 months -- the Church in Philadelphia will host the Eighth World Meeting of Families. Aside from a press conference last year and the kind public support of...
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New Jersey Governor Christie opposes assisted suicide
by Alex Schadenberg New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stated during a press conference that he is opposed to the assisted suicide bill that is sponsored by Assemblyman John Burzichelli. Burzichelli's...
View ArticleVideos Of Bishop-Elect Michael Sis
From the San Angelo press conference: Video from the Austin press conference: Local news coverage (they couldn't get Fr. Mike - so they got me.):*****Audio from another interview*****
View ArticleLiving in the Presence of Holiness
An emotional press conference took place today as those closest to Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II recalled their lives with the soon-to-be-canonized Popes. Speaking at the afternoon...
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Wednesday morning press conference kicks off National March For Life
by Campaign Life Coalition OTTAWA, May 7, 2014 (CampaignLifeCoalition.com) - Campaign Life Coalition held a press conference at 9:30am on Wed May 7th, to launch the National March For Life. Several...
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Pope Discusses Synod, European Elections and Vatican Reform
During an hour long press conference on the papal plane back from the Holy Land, Pope Francis revealed he is to make a two day trip to Sri Lanka and the Philippines in January next year. He also...
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Pope: Church Must Have Zero Tolerance Approach to Clerical Sex Abuse
Clerical sex abuse, and measures being taken to prevent it, was the first subject reporters asked the Pope during his press conference on the papal plane back from the Holy Land last night. In...
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