Pandemic hobby: Washington man designs Lego basilica replica

For John Davisson, the past few months of the pandemic in Washington gave him more time to return to a hobby that began during his childhood: making Lego designs. He started with a few pre-made kits but decided to dip into his own creations – first a replication of his home and then a model of the... Read More

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November 13, 2019

St. Mark’s Basilica damaged after Venice floods

The crypt of St. Mark’s Basilica is left completely flooded after Venice’s water levels hit the highest level in more than 50 years. “The Basilica is suffering structural damage because the water has risen and so it’s causing irreparable damage, especially when it dries out in the lower section of the mosaics and tiling,” Francesco... Read More

Catholic Times, News – World

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March 24, 2019

Pope to sign letter to young people at popular Marian sanctuary

The place Pope Francis chose to sign his letter to young people is an important and popular sanctuary housing the Holy House of Loreto. According to tradition, the tiny stone house is considered to be the home where the Mary was born and raised and also the house in which the Holy Family was thought... Read More

Catholic Times, News – Vatican

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March 2, 2016

Knock Shrine unveils stunning new mosaic of apparition

A mosaic depicting the Apparition at Knock in 1879, was unveiled at Our Lady’s Basilica at Knock Shrine last Sunday. During a Mass, the Archbishop of Tuam, Michael Neary, who was joined by Fr Richard Gibbons, Fr Patrick Burke and concelebrating priests, explained how those gathered might put themselves in the minds of the 15... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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June 15, 2015

Fire ravages 19th century French basilica in Nantes

A spectacular blaze ravaged the roof of a 19th century basilica in western France on Monday, causing major damage but no injuries, authorities said. The fire in Nantes is “probably linked to waterproofing work that was taking place on the roof,” said the city’s chief fire officer, who added the blaze had been “contained” by... Read More

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