John Paul II, St. Therese of Lisieux among WYD Rio patron saints

May 30, 2012 By

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 30, 2012 / 04:08 pm (CNA).- The Shrine of Our Lady of Pena in Rio de Janeiro has announced the patron saints and thirteen intercessors for World Youth Day 2013.
“Each one, who allowed him or herself to be guided by the Hol…

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Our ‘amen’ expresses trust in Christ, Pope teaches

May 30, 2012 By

Vatican City, May 30, 2012 / 12:44 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- When Christians say “amen,” they are expressing their trust in the loving promise of God manifested in Jesus Christ, Pope Benedict said during his General Audience on Wednesday.
“The Sp…

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Young Catholic woman with rare syndrome speaks on true beauty

May 30, 2012 By

Austin, Texas, May 30, 2012 / 12:06 pm (CNA).- Due to a rare condition, Lizzie Velasquez is unable to gain weight and her appearance made her the target of mockery from her schoolmates who called her “the ugliest woman in the world” in a YouTube vi…

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