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Mediterranean must be crossroad of peace, dialogue, pope says
Pope Francis condemned a "growing attitude of indifference and even rejection" of the poor and migrants as he addressed 60 bishops from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa Feb. 23 at the end of a five-day meeting in the Italian coastal city of Bari.
Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin
After years of being out of sync, the world's astronomical and calendar years were reconciled by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, who added an extra day to February every four years, unless the year is divisible by 100 or 400.
Florida bishops call parental consent measure ‘common-sense legislation’
Passed on Feb. 20, the bill requires girls under 18 to obtain parental permission for abortion, with an exception for cases of abuse, incest or similar endangerment.
As coronavirus spreads, Holy Land Catholics concerned, but sites still open
After Israel reported that members of a South Korean tour group were infected with COVID-19, a spokesman for the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said officials were advising pilgrims to follow health ministry instructions, without giving in to panic or rumors.
Pope recognizes miracle in sainthood cause of young tech whiz
Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian youth who died of leukemia in 2006, used his computer skills to create a database of worldwide Eucharistic miracles. His life of sanctity serves as an example to young people, said Pope Francis.
Pope clears way for beatification of Salvadoran Jesuit, companions
The Vatican announced Feb. 22 that Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Father Rutilio Grande, a close friend of St. Oscar Romero, and two companions who were murdered in 1977 en route to a novena.
Northern Italian dioceses take drastic measures against coronavirus
The Archdiocese of Milan has canceled Ash Wednesday services, public celebrations of the Mass and even funeral liturgies until further notice, in compliance with Italian government precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
Mass for health and healing at Daylesford Abbey
The liturgy, part of a monthly series, will take place on March 5, with lunch and fellowship to follow.
St. Michael Parish Lenten Mission Talk Series
Event Name St. Michael Parish Lenten Mission Talk Series Event Location 1445 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Start Date and Time: Friday March 6 7pm End Date and Time Friday April 3 8:30pm Event Description St Michael Parish at 2nd and Jefferson Streets in Philadelphia is hosting a series […]
Regina Luminis Academy “Be the Light” Spring Benefit
Regina Luminis Academy is excited to partner with Michael and Alicia Hernon, of the Messy Family Project, for a fun evening bringing together parents, grandparents and future parents to support each other and grow as families. Michael & Alicia are on a mission to empower parents, strengthen marriage, and bring families to Christ throughout their ministry, the Messy Family Project. The Hernon's have traveled within the United States and around the world giving encouragement and seeking to spark a conversation between spouses on how to be the best parents for their children.