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Babel today
Detail from “Tower of Babel” (1594) by Lucas van Valckenborch. (Image Wkipedia) At its highest levels, political life today is an attempt to reach heaven through purely human means—that is, …
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Nevada Catholic Churches Open Doors Amid Northern Nevada Wildfires
A firefighting aircraft drops fire retardant during the Hawk Fire on Aug. 23, 2026, in Reno, Nevada. The wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward Reno, forcing thousands to evacuate …
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“I have called you friends”
(Jennifer Regnier/Unsplash.com) St. Paul famously instructs the Corinthian church, “So faith, hope, love, remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” Yet, what does this love look like …
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Nevada Catholic churches open doors amid northern Nevada wildfires
A Nevada wildfire that has leveled homes near Reno, Nevada, and caused the evacuation of about 90,000 residents is expected to burn for another 48 hours. Catholic Charities of Northern …
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Who Will Be Offered the First Red Hats of Leo XIV’s Pontificate?
Cardinals meet with Pope Leo XIV in the third session of the consistory on Jan. 8, 2025, at the Vatican. ANALYSIS: The first American Pope has yet to appoint his …
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Virginia’s Dangerous Catch-22 for Military Chaplains
Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. GattiVirginia National Guard soldiers complete the final ruck march of the “Last Ride,” the final Spur Ride conducted by the Portsmouth-based 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry …
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Catholic conversions surge on college campuses, Hallow data shows
Texas A&M University posted the biggest jump, rising about 69% from 121 to 204 adults entering the Church over the past two academic years. Texas A&M University posted the biggest …
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The Whole Christian Life, According to Micah
Gustave Doré, “Micah Exhorts the Israelites to Repent (Micah 7:1-20),” 1866 COMMENTARY: The Old Testament prophet distills the path to holiness into a few simple words: Do what is right, …
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Catholic Conversions Surge On College Campuses, Hallow Data Shows
Texas A&M University posted the biggest jump in Catholic conversions, rising about 69% from 121 in 2024-25 to 204 adults entering the Church in 2025-26, Hallow data showed. Texas A&M …
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High-Ranking Vatican Official to Meet With Putin’s Adviser in Russia
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican secretary for relations with states and international organizations. With Archbishop Paul Gallagher’s visit to Moscow this week, the Vatican continues to try to be a …