Every March 18, the universal Church celebrates Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Doctor of the Church. Saint Cyril was a bishop of Greek origin who lived in the fourth century, considered one of the most important exponents of the Patristic (period of the Fathers of the Church) for his contribution to […]
Controversies
Pope Francis proposes these 2 teachings of Saint Joseph to religious
Upon receiving the General Chapter of the Augustinian Recollects at the Vatican on March 17, Pope Francis invited people to contemplate the figure of Saint Joseph and pointed out two teachings of the patron saint of the universal Church. First of all, the Holy Father recalled that “every consecrated person, […]
Today we celebrate Saint Patrick, the atheist who became the patron saint of Ireland
Today, March 17, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Patrick, bishop, missionary and patron saint of Ireland. The patronage of Ireland is held together with Saint Bridget and Saint Columba. Saint Patrick is traditionally regarded as the one who introduced Christianity to Ireland at the time of the spread […]
Pope Francis asks to go to Saint Joseph to intercede for world peace
On the occasion of the next feast of Saint Joseph, March 19, Pope Francis suggested turning to the patron saint of the universal Church so that he may be an “intercessor for the peace that the world needs so much.” This is what the Holy Father said during the General […]
Bishops announce annual collection for those most in need in the US and abroad
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced that on March 26 and 27 the annual collection of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will be held, with which material and pastoral support will be provided to the most needy people in the country and abroad. Each year, this national collection […]
BREAKING: Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25, during a penitential celebration in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. This was reported on March 15 by the director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni. “On Friday, March 25, during […]
Saint Longinus, the Roman soldier who pierced the side of Christ, is remembered today
Every March 15, the figure of Saint Longinus is remembered, the Roman centurion who, by order of Pontius Pilate, was at the foot of the cross of the Lord Jesus with his soldiers; the same one who pierced the most holy side of Christ with his lance. Longinus was also […]
Pope on Ukraine: Leaders have not learned the lesson of the wars of the 20th century
In an audience granted to a group of businessmen on March 14, Pope Francis said that the war in Ukraine shows that the rulers “have not yet learned the lesson of the tragedies of the 20th century.” Referring to the current geopolitical-military environment, the Holy Father warned that “the various […]
They open a new training cycle on human trafficking, smuggling and exploitation
In April, the second edition of the online course “Human Mobility: Trafficking, Smuggling and Exploitation of People” will begin, organized by the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People of Argentina (Cemi). The course is part of Cemi’s Formandonos en Red program, which seeks to train […]
Victim recounts the manipulation of Bishop Zanchetta until committing abuses
One of the former seminarians who was the victim of sexual abuse committed by the Bishop Emeritus of Oran, Msgr. Gustavo Zanchetta, who is identified by the acronym “MC”, spoke for the first time with the press and gave testimony of his time at the seminary and the manipulation suffered. […]