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The First Martyr of the Mafia

Father Giuseppe Puglisi of Sicily, who was killed by Mafia hitmen in 1993, was beatified May 25. by ANDREA GAGLIARDUCCI PALERMO, Italy — No one expected the murder of Father Giuseppi “Pino” Puglisi, the Sicilian priest killed in 1993 by … Continue reading

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The Mainstream Media Missed the Point of World Youth Day

Courtesy of Catholic News Agency. Father Robert Barron says WYD was ‘splendid, unforgettable’ and explains why the Church’s future, filled with enthusiastic, faith-filled young people, is full of hope. by FATHER ROBERT BARRON I have just completed one of the … Continue reading

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