Archive for October 12, 2016

A painting of El SeñorDe La Misericordia De Ocotlán from 1912. ?w=200&h=150

That time Jesus appeared in the sky of Mexico

On Sunday, Oct. 3, 1847, more than 2,000 people in Ocotlán, Mexico saw a perfect image of Jesus Christ crucified... Read more

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Did you know there's a third party based on Catholic teaching?

In a country long entrenched in a two-party political system, Mike Maturen faces an uphill battle.  Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope pleads for ceasefire amid 'inhuman conflict' in Syria

On Wednesday, Pope Francis begged for an end to the terrible conflict in Syria, asking for an immediate ceasefire to... Read more

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Priest to donate $250k winnings from 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

A priest from West Virginia recently won a quarter of a million dollars on the trivia TV show Who Wants... Read more

Pope Francis with Our Lady of Fatima at the General Audience, Wednesday May 13, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Parolin visits Fatima ahead of Pope's trip

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, is traveling to Fatima, Portugal ahead of Pope Francis’ own visit, which... Read more

Cardinals gathered in St. Peter's Basilica for a consistory, Nov. 4, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

What's the thought behind Pope Francis' choices for cardinals?

With the Consistory of Cardinals in November, Pope Francis will shape the College of Cardinals to give the widest representation... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Pray and fast for a culture of life, congressman says

In the closing weeks of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Catholics should pray and fast for “a culture of life,”... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Why religious leaders asked Obama to condemn his civil rights chair's rhetoric

A coalition of religious and civic leaders has denounced a report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights which said... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Leaked emails show Clinton campaign head discussing 'revolution' against bishops

In a leaked email hacked from a private account, the chairman of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign appears to discuss with... Read more