Archive for May 11, 2017

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In Venezuela, garbage dumps have become places to eat

Garbage dumps have become “a regular place for people to eat” in Venezuela, says a local priest lamenting the nation's... Read more

Pope Francis with Our Lady of Fatima at the General Audience, Wednesday May 13, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Join me at the feet of Mary, Francis asks ahead of Fatima trip

Wednesday evening, just two days ahead of his trip to Fatima, Pope Francis sent a video message to the people... Read more

Pilgrims pray before a statue of Our Lady of Fatima in Lisbon, May 9, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

We still need to heed Our Lady of Fatima's advice, priest says

While a lot has changed since Mary’s appearances at Fatima 100 years ago, we can’t stop heeding Our Lady’s request... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Vice President Pence to persecuted Christians: 'We stand with you'

Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday pledged his prayers and support for persecuted Christians around the globe, as well as... Read more

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Texas House passes conscience protections for foster care system

Catholic groups have welcomed the Texas House of Representatives’ passage Wednesday of a bill that would provide conscience protections for... Read more

Corridori Umanitari event at the Fiumicinio Airport in Rome, Italy, where 70 refugees were welcomed on Oct. 24, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Latest migrant tragedy prompts call to address root problem

After hundreds more migrants perished last weekend in the deadly Mediterranean passage to Europe, one Catholic expert insisted that the... Read more

A vigil held outside the Sanctuary of Fatima, May 10, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

The 'silence' of Fatima offers important message for world today

While Fatima is famous for the mystifying candlelight procession and vigil that take place annually the night between May 12... Read more