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By Francesca Pollio Fenton
The Augustine Institute will release its second documentary in its “Based on a True Saint” series April 2, which airs on its faith formation streaming platform Formed. The latest installment in the series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis.
Global
By Walter Sánchez Silva
Following the March 28 earthquake that struck Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China, Cardinal Charles Bo, president of the Myanmar Bishops’ Conference, said the people of the Asian country now “need everything,” including peace to end the civil war.
Global
By Andrés Henríquez
Amid the persecution of Christians in Pakistan, a 22-year-old man was “brutally attacked” March 22 by his supervisor after refusing to convert to Islam. The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need reported the attack, pointing to it as yet another example of “the persistent religious intolerance present in much of Pakistani society.” Of […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis' condition remains stable, and an X-ray showed there has been a slight improvement regarding his lingering lung infection, the Vatican press office said.
Local
Volunteers and organizers from the Mother of Light Center and students from local parochial schools met with Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins for prayer and a discussion of community service and involvement March 26. Students from nearby Bishop Ireton High School, St. Rita School and St. Stephen’s and Agnes School delivered presentations for the mayor about […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — God's forgiveness is the source of hope for the faithful, Pope Francis wrote.
"Indeed, with his mercy, God transforms us inwardly, he changes our heart," he said in a message to priests celebrating the Jubilee of the Missionaries of Mercy in Rome.
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — God is always merciful toward everyone, Pope Francis wrote.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Home from the hospital after more than five weeks, Pope Francis is showing "slight improvements" in his breathing, ability to speak and mobility, the Vatican press office said.
Movies
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
Mel Gibson’s sequel to “The Passion of the Christ” — “The Resurrection of the Christ” — is set to begin production in Italy this August, according to Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of Rome’s Cinecittà Studios.
The lost son