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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.
Priest at St. Charles Seminary named bishop for Atlanta
UPDATED - Pope Francis has appointed Father Bernard Shlesinger, a priest of the Diocese of Raleigh and spiritual director at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, to be an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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.
In super-competitive Catholic League, ‘anything can happen’
Eight of the 12 baseball teams in the league are separated by a whisker. When the regular season ends next Monday, four teams might finish at 9-3. That is why it is the best league in the area," said one player.
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."
Delco faithful raise their voices National Day of Prayer
Residents of various faiths offered prayers for the nation and for each other in a tradition begun under President Truman. The May 4 event in Media was one of five in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Father Chuck’s Challenge pours millions into homes for poorest families
After 10 years of hard work the local charity has raised $5.8 million and provided 1,100 desperately poor families in Nicaragua and Haiti with sturdy houses of their own, something that was beyond their wildest dreams.