A Nigerian bishop claims to have been told by Christ in a vision that the way to rid his nation of the Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram, is to pray the Rosary.
Category Archives: Church news
The Peaceful Passing of Cardinal Francis George
Cardinal Francis George, the “hometown Chicagoan” who oversaw one of the largest flocks in the U.S. succumbed to cancer on Friday, slipping peacefully into eternity while surrounded by loved ones.
Catholics Wear Orange to Support Persecuted Christians
A new campaign of support for persecuted Christians may soon find Catholic churches across America filled with parishioners sporting the color of modern martyrdom – orange.
Exorcism Conference Gets Underway in Rome
A dramatic increase in occult activity, particularly among youth, has inspired more than 160 Catholic priests, deacons and laity to attend a week-long conference on exorcism this week at the Pontifical University of Regina Apostolorum in Rome.
Bishop Shows How to Convert a Reporter
Bishop Kevin W. Vann of the Diocese of Orange, California not only knows how to handle all those “gotcha” questions from secular reporters, he has apparently caused at least one reporter to walk away wondering if it was time to “re-evaluate” his relationship with the Church.
Relic Liquifies After Papal Visit
A vial of blood from the patron saint of the Italian city of Naples transformed from its usual solid state into a liquid after a visit from Pope Francis, marking the first time since 1848 that this phenomenon occurred during the visit of a sitting pontiff.
Pope Announces Jubilee Year of Mercy
In the midst of the celebration for the second anniversary of his election to the papacy, Pope Francis announced a Jubilee Year of Mercy to commence on December 8, 2015 and end on the Solemnity of Christ the King in 2016.
Vatican Refuses to Pay Ransom for Stolen Letters
Ceiling of Sistine chapel
The Vatican is confirming that is has refused to pay a ransom demanded for two letters written by Michelangelo that were stolen from the archives 18 years ago.
Time to Support Archbishop Cordileone’s Fight to Save Catholic Schools
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone is under attack by powerful forces within the city who want him to abandon plans to require Catholic high school teachers to uphold Catholic teachings in their professional and public lives.
Louis and Zelie Martin to be Canonized in October, 2015
The first ever joint canonization of a husband and wife will take place this October when Pope Francis will canonize the parents of Saint Therese of Lisieux – Louis and Zelie Martin.
