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[Catholic Caucus] The Swords of St. Michael Archangel's blade processed through streets of Gargano to combat virus While Abp. Carlo Maria Viganò is rallying bishops and priests around the world for a communal "Exorcism against Satan and the Apostate Angels" on Holy Saturday, St. Michael is again flashing his sword as many faithful are again turning to him for protection during this time of universal strife. Sword of St. Michael The priests and townspeople in the Italian town of Gargano called on St. Michael the Archangel on Palm Sunday to help them in their fight against the Wuhan virus.  A famed statue of St. Michael with sword held high resides in...

Pope Benedict leads Corpus Christi procession in Rome on June 7, 2012. Rome, Italy, Jun 7, 2012 / 05:35 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI says the Second Vatican Council did not reject Eucharistic adoration outside of Mass, including the Corpus Christi procession that he led this evening in Rome. “One unilateral interpretation of the Second Vatican Council has penalized this dimension, restricting in practice the Eucharist to the moment of celebration,” the Pope said during his homily for the Feast of Corpus Christi on June 7. “In this case, the accentuation placed on the celebration of the Eucharist acted...