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4 days ago · Martin Luther, German theologian and religious reformer who initiated the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Through his words and actions, Luther precipitated a movement that reformulated certain basic tenets of Christian belief. Learn about his life, education, writings, excommunication, and legacy.
1 day ago · The roses are the most traditional attribute associated with the iconography Therese of Lisieux. She is often depicted holding roses or surrounded by roses, or throwing roses from heaven, or holding a crucifix covered with roses.
6 days ago · Jun 23, 2024, 07:05 PM. SINGAPORE - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore has reminded those keen on attending Pope Francis’ mass in Singapore that WhatsApp or other instant messaging...
4 days ago · Pope Leo I, who was the first pope to be remembered posthumously as “the great,” began his papacy in 440 and served until his death in 461. During his pontificate, he worked to clarify doctrines related to Christ’s human and divine natures.
1 day ago · 1. The East Portico: “Apostle to California” Marble Statue. In the lower east portico stands a life-size statue of Saint Junípero Serra, holding high a caravaca cross. Carved from magnificent white marble, this statue marks the place where Serra was canonized by Pope Francis in 2015, the first canonization to take place in the United States.
3 days ago · Pope Francis said: Through Mary, “All the knots of our heart, every knot of our conscience can be undone.” Unlike many Marian devotions, the devotion to Mary, Undoer of Knots emerged through Our Lady’s intercession, rather than an apparition.
5 days ago · During his 25-year reign (1878-1903), Pope Leo XIII saw major dangers arising in the world. After an alarming vision right after saying Mass — 33 years to the day of the final vision of Fatima on Oct. 13, 1917 — he gave us the Prayer to St. Michael to be recited after Masses beginning in 1886.
