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A tender gaze: Fatima trip shows pope’s respect for pilgrims’ faith
Pope Francis is not shy about showing his love for Mary in public and, like many Latin American bishops, he strongly has resisted attempts to dismiss as superstitious or "simple," in a negative sense, popular devotion to the mother of God.
Commission reportedly thought first seven Medjugorje visions were real
However, according to a report published by the website Vatican Insider, the commission was much more doubtful about the thousands of alleged visions that have occurred since July 4, 1981, and supposedly continue to this day.
God dreams big, wants to transform world, defeat evil, pope says
God is right by the side of each person on earth, seeing each individual's pain and wanting to bring hope and joy, Pope Francis said.
After furor over remarks, DNC chair to meet with pro-life Dems’ head
After a furor erupted over his statement that the Democratic Party should support only those candidates who support legal abortion, Democratic National Committee chairman Thomas Perez will meet with the head of Democrats for Life of America, Kristen Day.
San Francisco Catholics give thanks for the life of Archbishop Niederauer
Archbishop George H. Niederauer was remembered for his wit and his gifts as a teacher and spiritual director for two generations of priests during the funeral Mass for the retired leader of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
St. John Paul II Shrine with link to Fatima dedicated at New York church
On the 100th anniversary of the first Marian apparition at Fatima, a shrine was dedicated in New York May 13 to the memory of St. John Paul II, who credited Mary with saving his life after an assassination attempt in Rome on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima in 1981.
Vatican official urges Canadians to work to reverse euthanasia decisions
For most Canadians, the assisted suicide debate is last year's news story. But Cardinal Gerhard Muller, head of the Catholic Church's theological watchdog-agency, begs to differ.
Word of God, church need each other, cardinal tells Bible conference
The 1,300 conference attendees came from three countries and 35 states. At least 66 men and women religious also attended, joining catechetical leaders, teachers, ministers and lay Catholics all gathered to better understand the Bible and how to apply Scripture to daily life.
Priest stabbed while celebrating Mass in Mexico City
Father Machorro was rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery. His condition was listed as "delicate, but stable," according to media reports.
Vatican official tells Hong Kong youths: Get involved in synod prep
Cardinal Baldisseri explained how the church is preparing the October 2018 synod, which has the theme, "Young people, faith and vocational discernment."