In spite of the long history of violence against Christians in Egypt, Pope Francis has opted not to use an armored vehicle during his two-day visit to Cairo at the end of this week.
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Vatican Confirms Canonization of Fatima Seers
The Fatima Seers (L/R) Lucia dos Santos, Francisco and Jacinta Marto
The Vatican has just confirmed that Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto will be canonized on May 12-13 during Pope Francis’ visit to Fatima, Portugal.
New Justice Hears Important Religious Freedom Case
The Supreme Court’s newest member, Justice Neil Gorsuch, participated in one the most significant religious freedom cases of this term when oral arguments were presented in a case involving whether or not state benefit programs could exclude churches. Read the rest…
US Bishops Call for Special Convocation This Summer
Christ mosaic in sanctuary of Basilica of Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC
For only the second time in the history of the Catholic Church in America, the U.S. bishops are calling for a convocation of Catholic leaders from all walks of life and every corner of America to “convene, challenge, and motivate Catholic leaders” to embrace the full vision of what it means to be Catholic and to proclaim the Church’s vision of the human person.
Church Welcomes Thousands of New Members at Easter Vigil
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) reports that the Church welcomed thousands of catechumens and candidates into the fold at the Easter Vigil Mass this past weekend.
Widow Forgives Killers in Palm Sunday Massacre
St. Mark’s Cathedral, Alexandria, Egypt
The widow of a man who was killed during the deadly Palm Sunday terrorist attacks in Egypt on Palm Sunday has publicly forgiven the perpetrators of the bombing.
Catholic Church Continues to Grow
New statistics released by the Vatican confirm that the number of Catholics grew between 2010 and 2015 and now comprise nearly 18 percent of the world’s population.
New Efforts to Name Mary as Co-Redemptrix
Earlier this year, the Theological Commission of the International Marian Association submitted a 10-page document to Pope Francis requesting that he publicly acknowledge Mary as the Co-Redemptrix with Jesus the Redeemer during the 2017 centenary of the Marian apparitions of Fatima.
78 More Saints on the Way!
In addition to approving the second miracle for Fatima seers Francisco and Jacinto Marto, the Vatican approved the martyrdom of a young Indian nun murdered in 1995 whose attacker later repented and converted, and the heroic virtue of a young girl who lived for 22 years with a disfiguring skin disease.
New Mexico Bishops Scold Catholic Politicians
Catholic legislators in New Mexico who publicly advocate for abortion and assisted suicide – while citing their faith – received a public rebuking from the state’s bishops’ conference.
