During the Marian month of May, some time could be spent not only praying the Rosary, singing Marian hymns, and crowning images of Our Lady, also but reading about and reflecting on Mary’s appearances here on earth.
Afraid of Marian apparitions? Take another look this May
Five First Saturdays: Mary and the Saints ACC shines new light on time-honored devotion
A century-old devotion — the First Five Saturdays — is getting new attention from one ACC in the St. Cloud Diocese.
Famed Italian tenor sings two songs in new ‘Fatima’ movie
“As a Christian, I joyfully agreed to provide my contribution to develop such a moving and crucial story for the big screen as it involves our heavenly Mother Mary, consoler and mediatrix,” said Andrea Bocelli.
Filmmaker led to church by Fatima now bringing its story to big screen
The film is set for a simultaneous release in select theaters across North America and on streaming sites, including Apple iTunes and Amazon Prime, beginning Aug. 28.
Shrines close across Europe
Europe’s Catholic shrines have followed directives for combating the coronavirus by tightly restricting organized events, although some pledged to stay open for Masses and pastoral care.
Despite flaws, picture-filled Fatima books tell compelling story
The year 2017 marked the 100th anniversary of the apparitions in Fatima. There has been a small deluge of publications to honor the occasion. These two short, picture-filled books show signs of being rushed to publication.
Movies with Catholic themes to hit theaters
A documentary featuring the pope, “Pope Francis — A Man of His Word,” was bought by Focus Features for later theatrical release. And a dramatization of the Marian apparitions at Fatima, Portugal, starring American actor Harvey Keitel was announced May 18 by Arclight Pictures, at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
Fatima seers become church’s youngest non-martyred saints
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.