French Catholics begin novena as Lourdes closes for first time in history
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has closed for the first time in over a century following new restrictions in France to slow the ... Read More
Prince Charles to attend Newman’s canonisation in Rome
VATICAN CITY: Prince Charles will attend the canonisation of Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman next month. Read More
Pope Francis gives thousands of rosaries to Christians in Syria
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis announced Thursday that he is giving 6,000 blessed rosaries to Catholic communities in Syria as a sign of his closeness on ... Read More
The Miraculous Medal – St Maximilian Kolbe’s weapon for evangelisation
ROME, ITALY: As World War II raged around him in Poland, St. Maximilian Kolbe fought for souls using a printing press and another “weapon” – ... Read More
Archbishop Fulton Sheen to be beatified
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has approved the miracle attributed to Archbishop Fulton Sheen making possible the American television catechist's beatification. Read More
Putin visits Pope Francis on July 4th
VATICAN CITY: Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Pope Francis at the Vatican July 4 for a 55-minute private discussion. Read More
China’s technological controls keep Christians under constant surveillance
BEIJING, CHINA: As the 30th anniversary of the Tienanmen Square protests approaches, the Chinese Communist Party is cracking down on Christians. Read More