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Secrets of Fatima ‘lift veil’ on anti-Christian persecution, says Vatican cardinal
CatholicHerald.uk. “There is no fourth secret and there are no other hidden secrets,” says Cardinal Amato The “secrets” of Our Lady of Fatima tell of today’s Christian persecution, in addition to the martyrdom of the past century, Cardinal Angelo Amato has said. The prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes made the comment as he… Read More ›
Priest who died on the Titanic could be on path to sainthood
London, England, Apr 14, 2015 / 04:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- When the Titanic began to sink on April 15, 1912, Father Thomas Byles had two opportunities to board a lifeboat. But he forewent those opportunities, according to passengers aboard the sinking ocean liner, in order to hear confessions and offer consolation and prayers with those… Read More ›
Pope Francis Proclaims Holy Year of Mercy
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Saturday afternoon proceeded with the presentation of the official Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, set to begin December 8. The bull is the fundamental document for the Holy Year that outlines the overall spirit and intentions for the Jubilee, as well as the spiritual fruits that… Read More ›
Bishop to priests: ‘Stop the homily abuse’
MANILA, Philippines – Below is the homily of Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas at the Cathedral of Lingayen-Dagupan, the St John the Evangelist Cathedral in Dagupan City, on Thursday, April 2. Today we make a spiritual journey again to the Upper Room to remember our priesthood. We come once again to thank the Lord for calling us… Read More ›
2015 State of Atheism in America
March 24, 2015—This past year, Barna Group has spent a considerable amount of time studying the unchurched—those who have not attended church within the past six months. Much of that research is collected in the new Barna project Churchless, edited by David Kinnaman and George Barna. One of the most remarkable findings is that unchurched… Read More ›
National Geographic: Inside the Vatican
The power of the place is inescapable—and a long way from its humble origins as a graveyard. For nearly 2,000 years, its story has captured the imagination of millions. From here a religious faith grew to dominate the western world—crusades were launched, great inquisitions were convened, governments were made and broken. It is an accumulation… Read More ›
Passover and the Passion: Jewish roots enrich Holy Week celebrations
Washington D.C., Apr 2, 2015 / 07:54 am (CNA).- As Catholics around the globe prepare for the Easter Triduum, the three-day period beginning with Holy Thursday and culminating in the celebration of Easter, the Jewish community prepares for its own liturgical celebration of Passover, remembering how God freed their ancestors from slavery in Egypt. These… Read More ›
Pope Francis to visit White House Sept. 23
Washington D.C., Mar 26, 2015 / 09:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- U.S. officials have confirmed that Pope Francis will make a stop at the White House to meet with President Barack Obama on Sept. 23, during his trip to the United States for the World Meeting of Families. “The President and the First Lady will welcome… Read More ›
Measles are making a comeback, so what does the Church teach about vaccines?
Denver, Colo., Jan 29, 2015 / 04:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Disneyland is supposed to be the Happiest Place on Earth, not the place where you contract a highly contagious, once-eradicated disease. Unfortunately, that is what happened at Disneyland in California, starting back in December. The measles virus, likely carried by a tourist from a foreign… Read More ›
Vatican astronomers unlock the mysteries of the universe…sort of
Rome, Italy, Jan 8, 2015 / 04:03 am (CNA).- Vatican astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno was 30 years old and just starting his career as an astronomer when he faced a personal crisis. “I couldn’t justify my life,” he told CNA in a recent interview. “I said ‘Why am I doing astronomy when people are starving… Read More ›