These 16 nuns were guillotined in the French Revolution. Now the Pope has declared them saints
A group of 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns executed during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution were canonised by Pope ...
American Enterprise Institute6d
Catholicism and the American Civic Order
Since our nation's founding, American Catholics have confronted the question of whether one can be a faithful Catholic and a devoted citizen of the United States.
The Catholic Leader3d
These 16 nuns were guillotined in the French Revolution – Pope Francis has now declared them saints
By Darius von Guttner Sporzynski THE Martyrs of Compiègne, a group of 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns executed during the Reign ...
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Iran won’t compromise on nuclear issues unless forced
Germany, France and the UK are meeting in Geneva to discuss the future of Iran's nuclear program. How can they push Iran to ...
Crux5d
French bishop resigns early after Vatican inquiry of diocese
Bishop Dominique Rey of the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon announced his resignation three years early at the request of Pope ...
Hams in the Belfry: How a Cash-Poor French Cathedral Fixed Its Organ
A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France face trying to pay ...
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Rochambeau’s march changed the course of the Revolutionary War. Now a larger-than life tribute will stand tall in Middlebury
MIDDLEBURY - French Army Gen. Jean-Baptiste Rochambeau and his troops marched directly through this area in the summer of ...
Polygon2d
How a super robot anime became a revolutionary icon for Filipinos
He smiled and said, “You know, the story of Voltes V is about a revolution.” On Feb. 22, 1986, my father marched alongside millions of Filipinos in protest of Marcos Sr.’s corruption ...
The Hamilton Spectator6d
Text of President Joe Biden’s eulogy from the state funeral for Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON (AP) — Here is the text of the eulogy President Joe Biden delivered Thursday during the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter in Washington.
National Catholic Register3d
Saint of New France: How St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Helped Build the Church in Canada
Marguerite Bourgeoys brought education and faith to the wilderness of New France, becoming Canada’s first female saint.
The Boston Globe5d
Syrians celebrate a month since Assad’s overthrow with revolutionary songs in Damascus
Revolutionary songs like those by Maasarani and Abdelbasset Sarout — a Syrian singer and activist who died in 2019 — played a key role in rallying Syrians during the nearly 14-year uprising ...