Vatican confirms 19th-century Puerto Rican catechist was ‘not the Virgin Mary’

Vatican confirms 19th-century Puerto Rican catechist was ‘not the Virgin Mary’

In an Aug. 1 letter addressed to the bishop of Caguas, Puerto Rico, Cardinal Víctor Fernández, confirmed that Elenita de Jesus “is not the Virgin Mary.”

Pope Francis appoints Providence Bishop Richard Henning as archbishop of Boston

The Vatican said on Monday that the Holy Father accepted Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s resignation from the archdiocese where he has served for over 20 years.

Maronite Church in Lebanon celebrates beatification of 17th-century scholar and patriarch

An estimated 7,000 people gathered on Aug. 2 in Bkerké, Lebanon, to celebrate the beatification of Patriarch Estephan Douaihy.

Pope Francis celebrates ‘Miracle of the Snow’ at Basilica of St. Mary Major

A shower of white rose petals fell from the basilica’s ceiling symbolizing the miracle promised by Our Lady.

UK bishops pray for peace amid widespread violent protests over stabbing attack

Auxiliary Bishop Paul McAleenan of Westminster condemned the appalling violence over the past week, especially that directed at migrants.