Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Returning from Fatima, pope says he has doubts about Medjugorje

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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM PORTUGAL — While the investigations into the very first alleged apparitions at Medjugorje in must continue, Pope Francis said he has doubts about claims that Mary continues to appear in the village of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Asked May 13 about the authenticity of the Marian […]

Simplex sanctity

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Soon to be beatified Capuchin Father Solanus Casey recalled as beloved friar who showed mercy to others By Mike Stechschulte Catholic News Service DETROIT — Sixty years after his death, Capuchin Father Solanus Casey is on his way to sainthood. Pope Francis announced May 4 that Detroit’s beloved friar, who earlier had been named venerable, […]

Father Eugene Hemrick: A heightened moral tension

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Most people don’t need more tension in their life. However, frightening times are calling for intensified tension like never before. In his book “Power and Responsibility,” Father Romano Guardini tells us why: “We seem to be rushing toward an event which from the human point of view can only be described as global catastrophe … […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: No Roman reaction to resurrection?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: I have always been puzzled by the lack of reaction to Christ’s resurrection from Jewish citizens and Roman officials. It is well-documented that Jesus suffered and died, and his execution was authorized by Roman leaders; but, even at a time of no media coverage, how could Christ’s return to life have gone […]

Fatima at 100

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The story of Mary’s appearance to three Portuguese children continues to attract worldwide attention By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While conversion and prayer are at the heart of Mary’s messages at Fatima, Portugal, the miracles and unexplained phenomenon that accompanied the events 100 years ago continue to intrigue believers and […]

Pope Francis in Egypt

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‘No act of violence can be perpetrated in the name of God’ By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service CAIRO — Calling his visit to Egypt a journey of “unity and fraternity,” Pope Francis launched a powerful call to the nation’s religious leaders to expose violence masquerading as holy and condemn religiously inspired hatred as an […]

Georgetown, Jesuits apologize for roles in sale of slaves

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By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Georgetown University and the Society of Jesus’ Maryland province apologized April 18 for their roles in the 1838 sale of 272 enslaved individuals for the university’s benefit. More than 100 descendants attended a morning “Liturgy of Remembrance, Contrition and Hope” that the university created in partnership with descendants, the […]