Almost one year ago, the pope initiated the Jubilee Year of Mercy when he opened the Holy Doors at St. Peter’s Basilica. He will close them on Sunday, thus ending this extraordinary year dedicated to the mercy of God.
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Catholics Must Strive to Unify Themselves . . . and Country!
Just days before the election of Donald J. Trump as the next president of the United States, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus says Catholics must seek ways to create unity and healing rather than contribute to an already divided nation – a message that is even more relevant now that a pro-life majority is in power.
Vatican Urges Trump to Promote Peace
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, commended the newly elected president Donald Trump and prayed that he would be guided by God to serve his country and promote peace in the world.
Trump Wins Catholic Vote by 7 Points
Bishops Call for Prayer for Newly Elected
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is calling for prayer for President-elect Donald Trump and all newly elected officials of the United States and is asking the citizenry not to see each other as Democrat or Republican but as reflections of the face of Christ.
Muslim Couple Shares Miraculous Conversion
Astonishing Miracle Could Lead to Sainthood for Young Blessed
Until the moment he awakened after nine days in a coma, Kevin Becker had never heard of a young saint-in-the-making named Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, but it is now a name he will never forget.
Archaeologists Uncover Christ’s Tomb
Archaeologists have uncovered a stone slab believed to be the place upon which Jesus’ body lay for three days after His death.
Pope Says Ban on Women Priests is Forever
Vatican Buildings Damaged by Earthquake
Central Italy suffered another earthquake yesterday which was strong enough to cause damage to some of the Vatican’s oldest structures.