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Oct. 25, 2026: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Scripture for Life: As a people of God, we are called to love God and neighbor — especially the poor — with all our heart, mind and soul, and never fail …
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The Two Faces of France
undefinedARMY OF HOLINESS: Pope Leo and 80,000 youth are greeted by a display of French saints on Sept. 25, 2026, in Saint-Denis, France. EDITORIAL: The same country that seemed to …
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Tennessee bishops call for end to death penalty; Trump approves military firing squad execution
Tennessee’s Catholic bishops asked the state of Tennessee this week to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment. In a statement issued Oct. 2, the Tennessee Catholic Conference argued that …
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Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Fort Worth Diocese presses FedEx on risk of shipping mifepristone to states that restrict abortion
Catholic investors are urging a major shipping company to account for the legal risk of carrying abortion drugs across state lines. At FedEx’s annual meeting on Sept. 28, the Diocese …
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Attendance at Our Lady of Luján Pilgrimage in Argentina Tops 2.7 Million
undefinedPilgrims make their way to the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Luján on Oct. 3, 2026, in Argentina. The motto for this year’s pilgrimage was “Mother, in …
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EU Bishops Warn About Risks of Deleting Names From Baptismal Records
undefinedBishop Ginés García Beltrán of Getafe, Spain. The case involves a Belgian citizen who has left the Church and has requested his name be deleted from the baptismal records and …
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Attendance at Our Lady of Luján pilgrimage in Argentina tops 2.7 million
The rain did not stop the record-breaking number of faithful who made their way on a pilgrimage to Luján, Argentina, this past weekend. According to figures provided by the Buenos …
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Historic Catholic Parish in Alabama Marks 100 Years With Ecumenical Tent Revival
undefinedOur Mother of Mercy Parish in Plateau, Alabama, is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Oct. 18, 2026. Our Mother of Mercy Parish in Africatown celebrates 100 years of …
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Denver Bishops Mark America 250 With Message on Migrants and Refugees
undefinedArchbishop James Golka of the Archdiocese of Denver. “This anniversary invites us to remember not only the founding of our nation but also the generations who have helped bring its …