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Memorial Mass marks 20th anniversary of St John Paul II’s death
During his long and fruitful pontificate, St John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. Source: CNS.
John Paul II ‘became a sign of hope for all of us’
Ahead of today’s 20th anniversary of St John Paul II’s death, world leaders and thinkers gathered in Poznan, Poland, to discuss his legacy. Source: Catholic Review.
PNG to have its first saint after Pope approves canonisation of martyr
Oceania will have a new saint, and Papua New Guinea its first, with Pope Francis last night approving the canonisation of martyred lay catechist Blessed Peter To Rot. Source: Asia News.
Italian prosecutors open investigation into illegal sale of relic
Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation of an illegal online auction of a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, one month before his scheduled canonisation. Source: The Tablet.
St John Paul II hailed as model for Catholics to fight anti-Semitism
St John Paul II’s example as a strong bridge-builder between Catholicism and Judaism should be used against enduring antisemitism, according to a theologian who wrote a two-volume biography of one of the longest-serving popes. Source: OSV News.
Pope adds feast day of St Teresa of Kolkata to universal calendar
Pope Francis has added the feast day of St Teresa of Kolkata to the General Roman Calendar so that her “Optional Memorial shall be celebrated by all on September 5 every year”. Source: America Magazine.
Ireland’s spiritual mother faces secular reinterpretation
Ireland’s public holiday in honour of the feast of St Brigid has been given a secular spin, with the Irish Government reimagining the patron saint as a pre-Christian goddess. Source: CNA.
Mary MacKillop’s birth site upgraded in time for her birthday
As we celebrate St Mary MacKillop’s birthday today, it is fitting that her birth site has recently been upgraded and made more accessible to visitors, writes Sr Patricia Williams RSJ. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Sixteen Carmelites executed during French Revolution declared saints
Pope Francis has declared as saints 16 Carmelite martyrs executed by guillotine during the French Revolution and confirmed the martyrdom and heroic virtues of five others in a series of decrees published yesterday. Source: Catholic Review.