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Vatican official says Notre Dame controversy shows need for dialogue on abortion

Vatican official says Notre Dame controversy shows need...

The Church should engage with universities about how to take “an ethical approac...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Catholic leaders praise civil rights leader’s work for justice

Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Catholic leaders praise ...

Catholic leaders were among those who praised the legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jacks...

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BREAKING: Georgia martyrs expected to be beatified in Savannah Oct. 31

BREAKING: Georgia martyrs expected to be beatified in S...

The beatification of five Franciscans known as the Georgia martyrs has been set ...

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From foreheads to crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks different worldwide

From foreheads to crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks diffe...

The cross traced on the forehead echoes the sign first made at baptism and repea...

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Bishops, pro-life leaders slam Notre Dame pro-abortion appointment as ‘slap in face,’ ‘betrayal’

Bishops, pro-life leaders slam Notre Dame pro-abortion ...

On Feb. 16, several recipients of Notre Dame's Evangelium Vitae Medal penned an ...

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A quick guide to fasting in Lent

A quick guide to fasting in Lent

(OSV News) — Lent begins Feb. 18 this year. During this holy and penitential sea...

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Pope proposes Lenten ‘fast’ from hurtful words

Pope proposes Lenten ‘fast’ from hurtful words

Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to “...

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Pope’s visit brings hope to seaside community challenged by drugs, prostitution

Pope’s visit brings hope to seaside community challenge...

A popular summer destination for tourists, Ostia will be the first of five paris...

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‘It was the best thing I’ve ever done’: Abuse victim details papal meeting

‘It was the best thing I’ve ever done’: Abuse victim de...

David Ryan, a 61-year-old Irishman who suffered sexual abuse as a teenager, shar...

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Pope Leo XIV, in first Roman parish visit, calls for ‘disarming’ meekness

Pope Leo XIV, in first Roman parish visit, calls for ‘d...

The pontiff urged “coherence between faith and life” and persistent prayer for p...

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Pope Leo XIV prays for Madagascar after twin cyclones

Pope Leo XIV prays for Madagascar after twin cyclones

In his catechesis before the Angelus, Leo said Jesus fulfills the Law by calling...

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Bishop Zurek resignation accepted; Cardinal DiNardo named as apostolic administrator of Amarillo

Bishop Zurek resignation accepted; Cardinal DiNardo nam...

The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington by Cardinal Christ...

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Judge orders Catholic group have access to ICE facility on Ash Wednesday

Judge orders Catholic group have access to ICE facility...

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Feb. 12 that allows Catholics t...

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UK Catholic lawmakers fight to stop ‘outrageous’ bills on assisted suicide, abortion up to birth

UK Catholic lawmakers fight to stop ‘outrageous’ bills ...

A Catholic member of the House of Lords said the "extremely badly drafted" bill ...

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At least 9 bishops join Bishop Rhoades in outcry over Notre Dame appointment

At least 9 bishops join Bishop Rhoades in outcry over N...

Bishops, former faculty and other Catholic intellectual leaders are backing a ca...

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Pope Leo XIV: ‘The Church is the rightful home of sacred Scripture’

Pope Leo XIV: ‘The Church is the rightful home of sacre...

Pope Leo XIV spoke about sacred Scripture during his weekly audience with pilgri...