At Fatima Shrine, Pope Canonizes Two Visionaries

Standing before the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis canonized two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more importantly, he said, they heeded the call to pray for sinners and trust in the Lord.

21st Century Monastery

When the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance left Oka, Quebec, to escape suburban sprawl, they left behind an oversized, aging building.
Their new Trappist abbey, nested in the forests and rolling hills of the Lanaudiere region and known for its cutting-edge ecological architecture, has been heralded as the 21st-century monastery.

Portuguese Artist Donates OL of Fatima Statues

ose Camara, a retired Portuguese businessman, has donated more than 1,000 statues of Our Lady of Fatima, handmade in Fatima, to parishes around the world since January 2013.

Pope’s Visit Seen as Great Blessing in Egypt

Pope Francis’ historic, 27-hour visit to Cairo has left a profound mark on Egyptians, Catholic leaders said, as they anticipate increased ties with fellow Orthodox Christians and Muslims.