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One of the 12 altars for perpetual adoration that represent the “crown of 12 stars” on the Virgin Mary’s head blessed by Pope Francis.

Polish artist designs stunning monstrances with Virgin Mary: ‘Beauty leads to God’

Aug 9, 2021

By Katie Yoder

A Polish artisan and jeweler is hoping that his craft leads people to God. After experiencing a miraculous healing, he... Read more

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Pope Francis speaks to pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his general audience on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis prays for Cyclone Chido victims in France’s poorest overseas territory    

Blessed Martyrs of Compiègne were guillotined for their faith on July 17, 1794.

Pope Francis declares French Martyrs of Compiègne saints via equipollent canonization

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the Vatican’s current doctrinal chief and principal drafter of ‘Fiducia Supplicans,’ is shown during the Synod on Synodality at the Vatican, Oct. 9, 2023.

One year later, Vatican document on same-sex blessings not causing much of a stir

Pope Francis speaks with young men during a general audience.

Pope Francis calls on young people to protect their authenticity and dignity at work

St. Nicholas, by Jaroslav Čermák (1831-1878).

Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch

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Michigan attorney general releases fourth report on alleged abuse in state dioceses

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024.

As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis

An Ontario judge has acquitted Linda Gibbons, a 76-year-old Christian grandmother and pro-life activist who was charged with protesting within an “buffer zone” outside an abortion clinic.

Judge acquits 76-year-old Canadian pro-life activist 

Pope Francis meets political authorities, civil leaders, and diplomats in the Republican Palace in Baghdad on March 5, 2021.

Pope Francis reveals he survived two threats to his life in Iraq

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