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March 1, 2017

These 17th century monks did a beer fast for Lent

Back in the 1600s, the Paulaner monks brewed beer specifically for a liquid-only fast during Lent.

WASHINGTON – As Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season, Catholics enter into 40 days of abstaining from sweets, technology, alcohol and other luxuries.

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February 11, 2017

17th century Samurai martyr beatified in Japan

Takayama Ukon, a 17th century Catholic Samurai and martyr was beatified during a Mass in Osaka, Japan Feb. 7.

TOKYO, Japan – A 17th century Catholic Samurai and martyr was beatified during a Mass in ‎Osaka, Japan on Tuesday.

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