UK diocese opens Pedro Ballester’s sainthood cause
The Diocese of Salford in northern England announced it has opened the sainthood cause of Pedro Ballester, a Manchester-born student known for his joy and selflessness until his death from […]
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May. 16 Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates several saints for this date:
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Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September, including a stop at UNESCO headquarters
Pope Leo XIV will undertake an apostolic journey to France from Sept. 25 – 28, a visit which will include a stop at the headquarters of UNESCO. The trip was […]
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Leo XIV greets young people who fled war-torn Gaza and will continue their studies in Rome
A total of 72 young people from the Gaza Strip arrived in Rome this week to continue their academic studies at various universities across the city, an opportunity that opens […]
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SAINT TERESA OF THE ANDES: THE YOUNG SAINT OF JOYFUL SURRENDER
SAINT TERESA OF THE ANDES: THE YOUNG SAINT OF JOYFUL SURRENDER INTRODUCTION In the quiet mountains of Chile emerged a radiant soul whose brief life continues to inspire millions. Saint […]
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May. 15 Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter; Opt. Mem. of St. Isidore (USA), Opt. Mem.
The United States celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Isidore the Farmer (1070-1130). He was a Spanish laborer who worked most of his life as a ploughman for a nobleman […]
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SSPX responds to Vatican warning about excommunication with ‘declaration of Catholic faith’
The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) addressed Pope Leo XIV this week with a statement of faith it called “the minimum necessary to be in communion with the […]
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Pope Leo XIV rejects use of death penalty in fight against organized crime, drug trafficking
Pope Leo XIV called for respect for human dignity in the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking and reiterated his rejection of the death penalty, torture, and any degrading […]
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THE PASSION OF CHRIST: LOVE POURED OUT FOR OUR SALVATION
CATHOLIC DAILY GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR TODAY THE PASSION OF CHRIST: LOVE POURED OUT FOR OUR SALVATION GOSPEL (Matthew 26:14—27:66, Douay-Rheims Bible) Then went one of the twelve, who was called […]
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