Just before he was slain on the altar of his own church in France last week, Father Jacques Hamel was said to have pushed away his attackers with his feet while saying, “Go away, Satan!”
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2019 WYD To Take Place in Panama City
Panama City, site of 2019 WYD
More than 1.5 million young Catholics gathered for Mass at Campus Misericordia in Poland yesterday morning to be reassured that “God is your biggest fan” and to hear that the next World Youth Day will be held in Panama City in 2019.
National Rosary Novena Kicks Off August 15!
During this critical time in our nation’s history, the faithful are being asked to join a new nationwide prayer campaign entitled, “Novena for our Nation” which will begin on August 15 and end on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7.
Pope Encourages Youth to be Courageous in Faith
In the tradition started by Pope John Paul II at World Youth Day (WYD), Pope Francis addressed youth gathered beneath his balcony at the Bishop’s palace on his first night in Krakow for an informal chat that was filled with compassion and wisdom.
DOCAT Launched at WYD!
YOUCAT, the hugely popular Youth Catechism, which is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and has sold millions of copies worldwide since its introduction in 2011, now has a follow-up – DOCAT!
Vandal Smears Feces In Catholic Church
Cardinal Burke: My Mother Advised to Abort Me
In a new book-length interview with a French journalist, Cardinal Raymond Burke revealed that his mother was advised to abort him when she became ill during pregnancy.
Final Prep Underway for WYD
World Youth Day officially begins tomorrow but young people are already pouring into the city of Krakow, Poland even as officials race to complete final preparations for tomorrow’s kick-off.
The Church is Ready for WYD 2016!
With World Youth Day festivities set to begin in just three days, Pope Francis sent an encouraging message to the people of Poland in anticipation of his visit while the Vatican is confirming that the venue is safe and secure.
Vatican Provides Mobile Medical Help to Poor
A donated mobile medical unit staffed by volunteer doctors and medical students and sporting the Holy See’s coat of arms is now touring the streets of Rome and offering free health care to the needy.
