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September 2, 2016

Miracle is sign of mercy, says Brazilian who prayed to Mother Teresa

Marcilio Haddad Andrino, whose cure from brain abscesses was accepted as the second miracle for the sainthood cause of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, speaks during a Sept. 2 press conference concerning her canonization at the Vatican. Mother Teresa will be canonized by Pope Francis Sept. 4.

VATICAN CITY – The inexplicable recovery from a severe brain infection – attributed to the intercession of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta – is a sign that God's mercy is for everyone, said the Brazilian man who was healed.

Published in Faith
January 10, 2015

Indian priest, ‘miracle son,’ are eager for Blessed Vaz canonization

Father Cosme Jose Costa displays an icon of Blessed Joseph Vaz in late October at the Society of Pilar headquarters in Pilar, India. Father Costa's 1938 birth was accepted by the Vatican as the miracle needed to beatify Blessed Vaz in 1995. Blessed Vaz w ill be canonized by Pope Francis Jan. 14 at the Vatican in Sri Lanka.

PILAR, INDIA - Sri Lankan Catholics are looking forward to Pope Francis’ canonization of Blessed Joseph Vaz Jan. 14, but the enthusiasm and eagerness of Fr. Cosme Jose Costa stands apart.

Published in International
December 8, 2014

Spend time in silence and service before Christmas, pope suggests

A firefighter places a wreath at the foot of a tall statue of Mary overlooking the Spanish Steps in Rome Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Rome's firefighters have observed the tradition every year since 1857.

ROME - In the heart of Rome's high-end shopping district, sparkling with Christmas lights and shiny baubles in the windows of famous designers, Pope Francis prayed that people would spend time in silence and in service as they prepare to celebrate Jesus' birth.

Published in International