Archive for July 3, 2015

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This 95-year-old Catholic couple died in each other's arms

Few love stories can say that they began at the age of eight. But for Jeanette and Alexander Toczko, they... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican official says 'it's time to act' on protecting the environment

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, has expressed his hope that Pope Francis’ recent environmental encyclical will have... Read more

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By Elise Harris

A fourth saint for the Little Flower family? Cause for Leonia Martin officially opens

With a sister who is a Doctor of the Church and parents set to be canonized in October, Leonia Martin... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Evangelizing evangelicals – why Pope Francis loves to meet with charismatic movements

Pope Francis’ attendance for the second consecutive year at the Catholic charismatic movement’s Renewal with the Spirit convocation shows his... Read more

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Bl. Junipero statue in the Capitol is safe – for now

An effort to remove the statue of Bl. Junipero Serra from the U.S. Capitol has been set aside for the... Read more