The cause of Servant of God William Gagnon received a green light from Pope Francis yesterday when he authorized the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints to promulgate decrees regarding the holy religious along with 16 other people who are now on their way to sainthood.
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Unprecedented Security Marks Opening of Holy Year
Due to recent threats made against the Pope and the Vatican by terrorists aligned with IS, yesterday’s opening of the Jubilee Year of Mercy was accompanied by the strictest security measures seen in modern times.
The Year of Mercy is About Conversion
Pope Francis says conversion is not just for atheists, but for all of us, and hopes we will use the Year of Mercy to deepen our commitment to Jesus Christ.
Diocese Unveils Ambulatory Confessional
The Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana recently unveiled the first mobile confessional that will bring the Sacrament of the Reconciliation to the faithful wherever they may be – and it is being commissioned just in time for the Holy Year of Mercy.
Authorities Foil Terror Attack on Pope
A joint effort by Italian and Kosovan authorities managed to interrupt the plans of an Islamic State (IS) terror cell before its members could carry out a brutal attack on Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Ends Historic Pilgrimage to Africa
Pope Francis ended his African tour today with a Mass celebrated before thousands in the Central African Republic (CAR) after visiting Kenya and Uganda during his five day visit to the continent.
UT Diocese to Investigate Bleeding Host
St. Francis Xavier Church, Kearns, UT
Reports of a bleeding host at a parish in the Diocese of Salt Lake City, Utah have prompted an investigation by the diocese.
TN Parents Want Islam Out of Their Schools
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Parents of public school students in the state of Tennessee are becoming increasing concerned about the indoctrination of their children into Islam and have put up enough of a fuss to get the state to review its social studies standards.
State Dept. Warns Tourists Away from Vatican
The U.S. Embassy in Italy is warning Americans traveling in Italy to avoid certain locations that have been identified as potential terrorist targets with St. Peter’s Basilica being at the top of the list.
Paris Archbishop: We Must Trust in the God of Life
In a homily delivered at a Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral this week, the Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, told the terror-stricken faithful that they have two options with which to deal with the stress of terror – the “tranquilizers” of this world of the “God of life”.
