St. Junípero Serra protested colonial oppression and abuses, says USCCB president
(CNA) — Those who “slander” the legacy of St. Junípero Serra ignore his history of opposing colonial oppression and abuses of indigenous Americans, said Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, praising the saint, whom he called the “spiritual founder” of Los Angeles. Continue reading St. Junípero Serra protested colonial oppression and abuses, says USCCB president
Teacher completes walking pilgrimage to California’s 21 missions
(CNA) — A Catholic teacher who finished a pilgrimage to the Spanish Missions in California this week has emphasized his devotion to the first missions’ founder, St. Junípero Serra, and their influence on him as an educator. Continue reading Teacher completes walking pilgrimage to California’s 21 missions
Pope Francis on feast of Sts. Peter and Paul: ‘Only prayer unlocks chains’
VATICAN CITY (CNA) — On the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul on Monday, Pope Francis urged Christians to pray for one another and for unity, saying “only prayer unlocks chains.” Continue reading Pope Francis on feast of Sts. Peter and Paul: ‘Only prayer unlocks chains’
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