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Returning from Fatima, pope says he has doubts about Medjugorje

Asked May 13 about the authenticity of the Marian apparitions, which reportedly began in 1981, the pope referred to the findings of a commission chaired by Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the retired papal vicar of Rome.

Fatima brings hope for peace in suffering Venezuela, pilgrim says

Our Lady of Fatima's message of peace to a country suffering from war and persecution resonates today just as it did a century ago, a Venezuelan pilgrim said.

Vatican, Jewish museums explore menorah in art and dark legend

The Vatican Museums and the Jewish Museum of Rome are exploring together the significance of the menorah, although they also give a nod to the centuries-old legend that the Vatican is hiding the golden menorah from the Temple of Jerusalem.

Fatima seers become church’s youngest non-martyred saints

Pope Francis on Saturday canonized two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more importantly, they prayed for sinners and trusted in the Lord.

Latin American bishops appeal for aid for food-short Venezuela

Bishops from across Latin America condemned the ongoing violence in Venezuela and called for the church to find ways to provide charity to the South American country amid food shortages that have left thousands hungry.

Mexican archdiocese warns against veneration of ‘pseudo saint’

A Mexican archdiocese is warning against the veneration of a "pseudo saint" created to legitimize criminal activities such as stealing gasoline, saying it is "playing with people's faith."

Pilgrimage to Fatima a time of prayer, encounter, pope says

The pope's trip was planned for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Mary's apparitions to three shepherd children in Fatima.

Canadians urged to use hands, hearts, heads to end abortion

Speaking May 11 to thousands of pro-life supporters at Parliament Hill on a blustery day, Cardinal Collins said euthanasia and the crushing of conscience rights "brings shame to our country."

Bishop urges increased international help to tackle Somalia’s drought

Bishop Giorgio Bertin of Djibouti urged the international community to focus on alleviating the drought in Somalia as 6 million people experience severe food shortages and contend with the al-Shabab extremist group.

Catholic leaders criticize Indonesia’s continued use of death penalty

Abolishing the death penalty was one of the recommendations put to Indonesia by member states at the 27th session of the U.N. Universal Periodic Review in Geneva.