Without Mentioning Cardinal Zen’s Arrest, Pope Francis Says He Is Praying for the Church in China
Daniel Ibanez Chinese pilgrims attend the general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Oct. 12, 2016. Pope Francis did draw special attention to the fact that Tuesday, May 24 — when Cardinal Zen is reportedly due back in court — is the liturgical memorial of Our Lady, Help of Christians.
Rogation Days
Monday, tomorrow, is “Feria Secunda in Rogationibus“. Rogation Days have for centuries been on the traditional Roman calendar for 25 April (Major Rogation Day) and the three days before Ascension THURSDAY (Minor). “Rogation” comes from rogo “to ask”. For the … Read More →
Charleston bishop ‘conquered hearts’ ministering to Hispanics in Georgia
Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune of Charleston. / Doug Deas/The Catholic Miscellany Denver Newsroom, May 22, 2022 / 14:00 pm (CNA). The newly consecrated Bishop of Charleston showed a great commitment and love for the Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of Atlanta where he previously served, according to a Hispanic leader in Atlanta. Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, a […]
Not over the rainbow, yet: Lawsuit blocks Catholic University’s auction of ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress
Yellow brick road. / Shutterstock Denver Newsroom, May 22, 2022 / 12:12 pm (CNA). A dress worn by Judy Garland in her classic role as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” is now the main character in a surprise drama. Supporting characters are the Catholic University of America and some relatives of a priest and […]
Pope Francis: Ask the Lord for the gift of peace
Pope Francis greets a crowd of an estimated 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square in Rome for his Regina Caeli address on May 22, 2022. / Vatican Media Vatican City, May 22, 2022 / 07:33 am (CNA). In his Sunday Regina Caeli address, Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’ words to the disciples at the […]
Life ‘is always sacred and inviolable’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis waves to the crowd of sone 25,000 people gathered for his Regina Caeli address in St. Peter’s Square in Rome on May 22, 2022. / Vatican Media Vatican City, May 22, 2022 / 08:20 am (CNA). Pope Francis praised a pro-life event in Rome and offered comments defending the dignity of life on […]
Here are two basic requirements Catholics must meet to receive Holy Communion
Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament. / Sidney de Almeida/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 22, 2022 / 08:24 am (CNA). The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments. Of these, the Eucharist stands apart. St. Thomas Aquinas called it t… […]
Without mentioning Zen’s arrest, Pope Francis says he is praying for the Church in China
Cardinal Joseph Zen. / Yung Chi Wai Derek/Shutterstock. Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 22, 2022 / 11:08 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Sunday said he is praying for the Church in China and “attentively and actively following the often complex life a… […]
Our Lady of the Source in Caravaggio, Italy
This first step is to present the sanctuary of Our Lady of the Source (Santa Maria della Fonte) located in Caravaggio, in the province of Bergamo in Lombardy, in the north of Italy, near Milan. Historical Situation Starting in the year 1431, war had reignited between the Republic of Venice and the Duchy of Milan, […]
Cardinal Parolin: Ukraine peace negotiations needed right away
Celebrating Mass on the day commemorating the death of Saint Rita of Cascia, the Cardinal Secretary of State made reference to current events, invoking the intercession of the patron saint of impossible causes to put an end to the violence in Ukraine. Read all