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By Mary Rezac Brownsville, Texas, Nov 4, 2017 / 03:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- They call her Santa Muerte (‘Holy Death’ or ‘Saint Death’), but she’s no saint. Literally. The skeletal female figure has a growing devotion in Mexico, Central America, and some places in the United States, but don’t be fooled by the Mary-like veil or […]
Jonah McKeown Vatican City, Oct 13, 2018 / 06:00 am (ACI Prensa).- Meet the seven people Pope Francis will officially recognize as saints of the Catholic Church on Sunday. Below are brief biographies on each of their lives, as well as photos of each saint’s banner currently on display at the Vatican. Blessed […]
Looking at the oldest depictions of Jesus can teach us about artistic canon of early Christian communities. As outlined in a recent article about the realistic “looks” of Jesus, much of what we know about Jesus looks is a product of artistic convention. Since neither the Bible nor the New Testament provide a description […]
By Perry West Lubbock, Texas, Oct 5, 2018 / 04:58 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic Charities of Lubbock has increased its efforts to help combat the homeless youth crisis in the northwest Texas city. “We want to respect the dignity of every single person and life throws everybody in different directions and situations,” said Cynthia Quintanilla, […]
The Nomination of the Catholic Social media awards 2018 is now open and the Defend the Catholic Faith ministry encourages everyone to help us win awards! Here are the following nominations we participated in! 1. Best Catholic Organization Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dcfvanguardsoftruth/ 2. Best Blog – https://www.dcfvanguards.com/ 3. Best Vlog – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_fvutRDaIsryonpblwFNxg The email address of […]
Isang milyong pisong ang inisyal na tulong na inihahahanda ng Caritas Manila, ang Social Arm ng Archdiocese of Manila para sa mga diyosesis na masasalanta ng bagyong Ompong. Sa panayam ng Veritas Pilipinas, sinabi ni Father Anton CT Pascual, Executive Director ng Caritas Manila at Pangulo ng Radio Veritas na magpapadala na ang Caritas […]
By Perry West Portland, Ore., Sep 6, 2018 / 03:15 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, the growth in the Catholic Church has been so great that six new churches have been dedicated since 2013. “On Saturday was our sixth new church dedication in the five-and-a-half years since the archbishop’s been here,” […]