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US Bishops add some Spiritual ‘Meat’ to St. Patrick’s Day dispensations
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Lenten Friday this year, many U.S. bishops have issued dispensations from abstinence on March 17, allowing the faithful ... Read More
Actor Jonathan Roumie shares impact of playing Jesus
Not many children build a giant cross in their backyard and pretend to be Jesus Christ crucified. But this is just one of several interesting ... Read More
Vatican counts 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide with Africa fastest growing continent
Pope Francis greets crowds in February 2023 in South Sudan. Vatican counts almost 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, with Africa the fastest-growing continent NEW data from ... Read More
Although feeling better, Pope Francis reveals where he wants to be buried
Basilica of St. Mary Major Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because of ... Read More
Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene
Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene in a Franciscan church as part of the 800th-anniversary celebrations ... Read More
Church leaders hopeful hostage deal leads to end of Gaza war
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, has expressed happiness at the hostage-exchange agreement reached between Israel and Hamas yesterday, and said he hoped ... Read More
Australia’s 50-year relationship with Holy See brought to book
A new book from the Australian embassy to the Holy See remembers the ups and downs of Australia’s relationship with the Holy See on the ... Read More