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PARIS – According to Parisian fire service and eyewitnesses, Notre Dame cathedral caught on fire on Monday, April 15. Footage shows fire spreading across the upper part of the cathedral and bell towers. The spire on top of the iconic cathedral collapsed in the flames. It’s believed that the spire contained relics of the crown […]
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ROME – Today marks the fourteenth anniversary of the death of Saint Pope John Paul II, who passed away on April 2, 2005. John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since the 15th century, and his pontificate was the second longest in the history of the Catholic Church. He led the Catholic Church for
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Priests around the country hailed the move as the Church’s growing understanding and embrace of a shifting culture.
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KANSAS – The Comanche County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that human remains found in a pasture are those of Father Marvin Reif, a Catholic priest who has been missing for two years. The body was found when someone was in the pasture looking for deer antlers. Father Reif’s remains were found in a brush area. In
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MONTREAL – Father Claude Grou, 77, was stabbed while he said Mass at St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal. “I saw this man coming quickly and taking his knife out and going straight for Père Grou,” Adèle Plamondon told CBC news. She was one of about sixty people attending Mass that morning. The incident occurred while
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VATICAN CITY – For more than three hundred years, thick wooden planks covered the marble Holy Stairs. But those planks didn’t stop millions of pilgrims from climbing the hard stairs on their knees while meditating on the passion and death of Christ. But this year, pilgrims will be able to touch and climb the bare
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How did one woman go from being the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the United States to one of the most ardent pro-life speakers in America? The brand new movie, Unplanned, is the inspiring true story of Abby Johnson’s journey of transformation. It hits box offices all around the United States later this month,
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GLASGOW – Last summer, Bradley Wallace spit on Father Thomas White as the priest spoke to parishioners outside of St. Alphonsus Church after Mass. This week, Wallace was sentenced to ten months in jail for the assault. The twenty-four year old was arrested last year after investigators matched his DNA to the saliva found on
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VATICAN – Since 1914, the Vatican’s Swiss Guard soldiers have worn a uniform inspired by Renaissance-era artwork — heavy metal helmets included. This year, they’re changing their traditional metal helmets for 3D printed headgear. The uniform change is a relief to the Swiss Guards, who wore the helmets outside in the sun. The metal helmets
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ENGLAND – Next year, England will renew their consecration to the Blessed Mother. The re-dedication of England as the Dowry of Mary is a spiritual renewal to facilitate the New Evangelization. The first time England consecrated itself to Mary was in 1381. King Richard II and Anne of Bohemia offered England to Our Lady on
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VATICAN – Blessed John Henry Newman, a convert, cardinal, theologian, and poet, is one step closer to becoming a saint. Today, Pope Francis signed off on the second miracle attributed to Newman and announced the approval of his canonization. The second miracle for the English cardinal’s canonization involved a young law graduate from the Archdiocese
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ROME – Pope Francis is harnessing the power of technology to connect young people and encourage prayer through his newest app. He launched the Click to Pray app just three days before attending World Youth Day in Panama. In front of a crowd in St. Peter’s Square, the pope launched the app on a tablet.
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ROME – Nuns, priests, Swiss guards, and migrants make up the new Vatican official track team. Their running club started out as a group of friends who ran together along the Tiber. But now the group has their eyes on the Olympics. Vatican Athletics is made up of sixty runners. Most of them work throughout
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2018 was a deadly year for missonary priests. Forty Catholic missionaries were killed around the world over the past year, and thirty-five of those missionaries were priests. For the past eight years, Latin America witnessed the greatest amount of missionary priest murders. This year, Africa replaces Latin America as the deadliest region for missionaries. Nineteen
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CHICAGO – Catholic bishops from the United States will begin 2019 with seven days of spiritual reflection and retreat. The bishops are gathered on the grounds of the University of St. Mary of the Lake at Mundelein Seminary north of Chicago from January 2 to 8, 2019. Preacher to the Papal Household, Capuchin Friar Father
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ILLINOIS – Illinois’ attorney general, Lisa Madigan, released the findings of her preliminary investigation into the six Catholic dioceses in the state. Findings reveal that the six dioceses failed to disclose accusations of sex abuse concerning at least 500 priests and clergy members. “Clergy sexual abuse of minors in Illinois is significantly more extensive than
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SALT LAKE CITY – The Diocese of Salt Lake City released the names of priests facing credible allegations of sexual misconduct with minors since 1950. The report details allegations, when the incidents were brought to the attention of the diocese and law enforcement, and the actions taken in response to the allegations. The nineteen clergy
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BRAZIL – After Mass on Tuesday, a gunman opened fire at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Campinas. Four people were pronounced dead on the scene, while four more were injured. When police responded to the situation, a firefight ensued. After taking a bullet to the ribs, the gunman shot himself before authorities could reach him. Authorities
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VATICAN CITY – Ever year, more than 6 million people visit the fifty-four galleries of the Vatican Museum, one of the largest museums in the world. But in 2019, the number of visitors may be dropping due to safety concerns for visitors. Currently, there are no restrictions on how many tourists and pilgrims can come
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Sister Cecylia Roszak passed away this month after celebrating her 110th birthday last March. She celebrated in her convent with joy and a visit from the Archbishop Marek Jedraszewski of Krakow. Many sources are claiming that she was the oldest known nun. She faced challenges such as hip and knee replacements that come with age,
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