Eucharistic Miracle Siena, Italy -- 1730

The second Eucharistic miracle of Siena has roots in the 13th century when special services and festivities were introduced in honor of the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. These observances became traditional and were still conducted at the time of the miracle. So it was that on August 14, 1730, during devotions for the vigil...

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Cardinal Bartolucci dies age 96

Pope Francis has sent the following telegram of condolence to the family of Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci, who died today at 96 years of age. He was a former director of the Sistine Chapel Choir who was created a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in the consistory of 20 November 2010. “Upon receiving the news of the death of the venerated Cardinal...

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First contribution of 150,000 dollars for aid to the Phipippines

Pope Francis, through the Pontifical Council “Cor Unum” has decided to send an aid contribution of 150,000 dollars to assist the population of the Philippines, devastated by the passage of the typhoon Haiyan which violently struck the country this weekend, in particular affecting the islands of Leyte and Samar and causing, according to unconfirmed...

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Pope Francis: heartfelt solidarity with those affected by Philippines typhoon

Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence to the President of the Philippines, expressing his solidarity with those affected by Typhoon Haiyan.  The typhoon, one of the worst on record, is feared to have killed as many as 10.000 people on Leyte island, which bore the brunt of the storm. Please find below the full text of the telegram,...

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