CNA, Mary Rezac: They came by plane, by bus, and even on foot: pilgrims traveled thousands of miles to Uganda’s Catholic shrine for the feast of the Uganda Martyrs, celebrated each year June 3. Report is here.
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Devotion to the Sacred Heart and the Basilica of Montmartre in Paris
The grand basilica of the Sacred Heart on the Mountain of Martyrs (Monmartre) in Paris was built in 1871 in reparation for the sins of the Revolution of 1789 and other revolts initiated by anti-clericals in France. The Sacred Heart … Continue reading
Traditional Catholic to Head Italy’s Ministry of Family and Disabilities
Church Militant, Juliana Freitag: A staunch pro-life advocate will soon chair Italy’s Ministry of Family and Disabilities. Nearly three months after Italy’s much-disputed general elections, the winning coalition has finally made a deal to establish a new government. The good news for Catholics … Continue reading
Scuba Divers Pray to Our Lady of Fatima Underwater
Not sure what to think of this. In any event, the intentions of the Filipinos were good. And these scuba divers are like little children embracing their Mother, beautiful Watch the video. ChurchPop: In the video below, you see something pretty … Continue reading
Only 1000 Christians Left in Gaza; They Live a Life of Squalor
uCatholic: One priest is pleading for prayer as the population of Christians living in Gaza has dwindled to only 1,000 left, with those remaining living in harsh prison-like conditions. According to Father Mario da Silva, the pastor of the territory’s sole … Continue reading
Congo: Mayor Dolly Makambo Breaks Into Diocesan Bldg Tears Down Signs
Yes, he is the mayor of the capital city of La Gombe, and, yes, his name is Dolly. Makamba, as reported in the clip below, supports President Joseph Kabila in his run for a third term which is forbidden by … Continue reading
22 Year-Old Convert From Texas Starts School For the Deaf in Africa
CNA, Mary Rezac: Rannah Evetts had always wanted to go to Africa. She has no explanation for it, other than that God had planted a deep love of everything Africa in her heart for as long as she can remember. Story … Continue reading
Pope Says No More Uniatism With the Orthodox
Greeting of Pope Francis to Moscow Delegation Vatican Press Office: Thank you so much for your visit, and also for this meeting, which helps us so much to live our faith in unity and in the hope to walk together. I … Continue reading
Why Sitting Bull Wore a Crucifix
uCatholic, Billy Ryan: Sitting Bull is the legendary first chieftain of the entire Lakota Sioux nation, a commonplace figure among the Wild West history of the American Frontier. Most everyone in grade school learns the history of his involvement with … Continue reading
Mark Twain Calls It His ‘Best Book’: The Recollections of Joan of Arc
America: Ted Gioia: A young boy approached Mark Twain one day, after spotting the famous author standing alone on a stone bridge in Redding, Conn. Twain was a familiar presence in the community, and the boy had awaited such a … Continue reading
Thousands Pray Rosary for Peace at University of Nebraska
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln joined them. And under his stewardship the diocese of Lincoln far excels any other US Diocese for priestly vocations. There is a priest here for every 598 Catholics. Compare that with Dallas, for instance, where … Continue reading
Iconoclasm Alive and Active in Baptist SC ‘Church’
One wonders if a two-dimensional picture of Jesus is OK with these Baptists? A three-dimensional Jesus is just “too Catholic”. Which is to say, “too-Incarnational.” CNA, Mary Rezac: Jesus is being evicted from a South Carolina church, and he must be … Continue reading
English Convert, Gave His Life Serving Lepers in Zimbabwe
CNA: A group devoted to John Bradburne, a lay missionary to what is now Zimbabwe in the 1970s, is raising money to fund an investigation into his life and virtues, in view of opening his cause for beatification. Story here.
China: Bishop Arrested in April, Fate Unknown
AsiaNews: The Hong Kong Justice and Peace Commission has launched a campaign to get Chinese authorities to free Mgr Augustine Cui Tai, coadjutor bishop of Xuanhua (Hebei). The prelate disappeared in the hands of the police in mid-April 2018 and, since … Continue reading
Oh How the World Needs Dedicated Catholic Sisters!
The Remnant, Susan Claire Potts: When I was a little girl, ten years before I became a Catholic, I had enough Christian sense to know that a person was supposed to go to church on Sunday. My parents weren’t that interested…they … Continue reading
