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The little-known celebration of Russian unity

Nov 05, 2017

The anniversary of the October Revolution has been replaced by the day marking the victory over the Poles in 1612. Patriarch Alexy gave it its present name. The symbol of the victory of 1612 is the icon of Our Lady of Kazan, which disappeared during the Bolshevik Revolution and found its way to the Vatican from where it was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church by will of John Paul II.
800 years of the Custody of the Holy Land: the 'seed' that sprouted from intuition of Saint Francis

Nov 05, 2017

The saint’s indication to "immerse oneself without discussion or dispute" in mission. The protection of sacred places, help to local communities and the needy. The Franciscans remained in Syria to be near to the suffering people despite the dangers. The dialogue between Christians and the "majority religions" of the Holy Land.
Anti-pope provocations elicit Buddhist solidarity towards Catholics

Nov 05, 2017

Aye Ne Win, grandson of former dictator General Ne Win, disguised himself as a pope for Halloween. Nationalists accuse Pope Francis of collaborating with the Rohingya. The Church in Myanmar downplays the controversy. Preparations are underway for the apostolic journey. Buddhist monks will also welcome the faithful.
Pope Francis: Choose everlasting life, not death

Nov 04, 2017

On Friday Pope Francis said that in contemplating death we are reminded of our ultimate purpose – and how the choices we make here on earth will determine whether we eventually spend eternity in heaven.
US Cardinal asserts unity with Pope after former doctrine chief questions Francis

Nov 04, 2017

After releasing a statement questioning the teachings of Pope Francis, the former head of the U.S. bishops' doctrine committee has resigned as a consultant to the bishops and the president of the U.S. bishops' conference has released a statement asserting the conference is "in strong unity with and loyalty to the Holy Father."
Seminarians join protests against Philippine killings

Nov 04, 2017

Students at a Jesuit-run seminary in Manila have joined growing calls against the "merciless and senseless deaths" brought about by the Philippine government's anti-narcotics war.
Filipinos gather in Rome to promote Bishop's beatification cause

Nov 04, 2017

In Rome, hundreds of Filipinos gathered for Mass on Sunday to promote the cause of beatification of the Servant of God Alfredo Versoza y Florentin, who was Bishop of Lipa for 35 years.
Vatican exhibition on history of Korean church goes online

Nov 03, 2017

A special exhibition on the history of the Catholic Church in Korea, currently being held in Vatican, can now be viewed online via an interactive website.
Poles mark day of the dead with visits to family graves

Nov 03, 2017

All Saints and All Souls days are a solemn time for remembering the dead and spending time with family
Sr. Rani Maria's beatification: 'A joy for India'

Nov 03, 2017

Sister Rani Maria, professed sister of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation whose cause was cleared for beatification on March 23, 2017 will be declared ‘Blessed’ at a ceremony to be held on November 4 in Indore.