Archive for April 8, 2023

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Was this Italian Easter sweet miraculously invented by an Irish saint?

The incredible story of the “Colomba di Pasqua” (“Easter dove”) dates to the sixth or seventh century and includes a... Read more

Wild West nun Sister Blandina is focus of a planned TV series titled "Trinidad."?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Wild West nun Sister Blandina is focus of planned TV series ‘Trinidad’

A trailer for the “Trinidad” series describes Sister Blandina Segale as “an unsung hero of the West who never carried... Read more

A Vatican flag, with the incorrect design likely drawn from Wikipedia, and the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Wikipedia had the wrong Vatican City flag for years. Now incorrect flags are everywhere

Imagine many people’s surprise to discover that the image of the “Flag of Vatican City” displayed on Wikipedia has been... Read more

Pope Francis gives his homily at the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on April 8, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: ‘Rediscover the grace of God’s resurrection within you’

The Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday night, “is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities." Read more

Pope Francis at the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on April 8, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Pope Francis

Full Text: Pope Francis’ homily for Easter Vigil 2023 at the Vatican

"The night is drawing to a close and the first light of dawn is appearing upon the horizon as the... Read more

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services.?w=200&h=150

By Shannon Mullen

Broglio blasts military hospital for putting for-profit firm in charge of Catholic pastoral care

Walter Reed military hospital ended its contract with a community of Franciscan friars just before Holy Week, the Archdiocese of... Read more