Archive for March 23, 2017

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Priests in Peru encouraged to visit victims of floods, mudslides

On the occasion of the worldwide “24 Hours for the Lord”, the Archdiocese of Piura encouraged priests to visit and... Read more

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Finding God in all things — even coffee

Any Yelp-savvy person looking for a coffee shop in the midst of the University of Southern California’s surrounding urban streets... Read more

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Here's a way to learn more about Mary, Queen of Heaven

A new, epic narrative about the life of Mary, Queen of Heaven has just been released with the hope of... Read more

A police officer stands guard near Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament on March 22, 2017 in London, England. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly London attack

After four people died in an apparent terrorist attack in London yesterday, Pope Francis has voiced his sorrow and solidarity... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope clears way for canonization of Fatima visionaries

On Thursday Pope Francis approved the second and final miracle needed to canonize Blessed Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican abuse prevention event 'extremely important' for Church

On Thursday a Vatican event on the prevention of child abuse narrowed in on the importance of education in schools... Read more

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Why Catholics in Scotland want a statue for this martyred priest

Four centuries after the martyrdom of St. John Ogilvie, Catholics in Scotland have launched a campaign to mark the place... Read more

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We're all responsible for seminarians, African bishop says

Priestly formation isn't a just a job for the rector – it's a responsibility shared between the entire Christian community... Read more

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New campaign highlights Catholic services in Michigan

A new television ad campaign launched by the Michigan Catholic Conference is featuring commercials that spotlight the hand of the... Read more

Cardinal William Keeler, Archbishop Emeritus of Baltimore, says Mass in St. Mary of the Angels Church, April 10, 2005 in Rome. The cardinal died March 23, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Baltimore mourns Cardinal Keeler, former archbishop

Cardinal William Henry Keeler, who was Archbishop of Baltimore from 1989 to 2007, has died at the age of 86,... Read more