SHANGHAI, China – Some Catholics in the Shanghai Diocese said they have witnessed smoke emerging from a bronze statue of Mary holding the Infant Jesus – Our Lady of Sheshan – atop the Minor Basilica of St. Mary.Read More

Catholics throughout Baltimore will celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception – the fact that by God’s grace, the Blessed Virgin Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception – on Dec. 8. According to the Dictionary of the Liturgy, “the Immaculate Conception is more than just Mary’s preservation from evil....Read More

Kindly accept our appreciation for a job well done by reporter Matt Palmer and The Catholic Review staff for the recent article “Eagle Scout overcomes obstacles” (CR, Oct. 23).Read More

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican said the current market crisis calls for a new international agreement to effectively monitor global financial operations and give poorer countries a greater voice in economic policies.Read More

MANAGUA, Nicaragua – Amid recent violent protests over the results of municipal elections in Nicaragua, the country’s bishops have called for peace and a recount of votes.Read More

A letter (CR, Nov. 13) pointed out that a non-political letter might have been delayed to make room for more important things. The same issue included an explanation of the horrible consequences of the forthcoming Freedom of Choice Act, the Obama campaign promise that will wipe out all restrictions against abortion on demand, and will...Read More

MayoClinic.com advises parents of newborns to:Read More

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