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SSPX rejects Vatican offer, will proceed with episcopal ordinations (CWN)
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has announced that it plans to go ahead with the ordination of new bishops on July 1, despite a Vatican warning that the …
Month: February 2026
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Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Moses said to the people:“Today I have set before youlife and prosperity, death and doom.If you obey the commandments of the LORD, your God,which I enjoin on you today,loving him, …
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Custos highlights importance of Good Friday collection for the Holy Land (Custody of the Holy Land)
Father Francesco Ielpo, OFM, the custos (Franciscan provincial) of the Holy Land, highlighted the importance of the international Good Friday collection for the Church there. “Many Christian families, who lived …
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Custos highlights importance of Good Friday collection for the Holy Land (Custody of the Holy Land)
Father Francesco Ielpo, OFM, the custos (Franciscan provincial) of the Holy Land, highlighted the importance of the international Good Friday collection for the Church there. “Many Christian families, who lived …
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Cardinal Zuppi issues message to Muslims for Ramadan (Chiesa di Bologna)
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna, the president of the Italian Episcopal Conference, issued a message to local Muslims for Ramadan. “May this be our concrete way of doing penance in …
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Cardinal Zuppi issues message to Muslims for Ramadan (Chiesa di Bologna)
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna, the president of the Italian Episcopal Conference, issued a message to local Muslims for Ramadan. “May this be our concrete way of doing penance in …
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St. Bridget—I would like an abundance of peace…
I would like an abundance of peace. I would like full vessels of charity. I would like rich treasures of mercy. I would like cheerfulness to preside over all. — …
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Feb. 19 Thursday after Ash Wednesday, Weekday
The ashes are scarcely washed clean from our foreheads. In this second Lenten Mass we get down to work on our spiritual program. The first four Masses in Lent are …
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Jesse Jackson and the weaponization of persons of color
Jesse Jackson speaking during an interview in July 1, 1983. (Image: Wikipedia) As the nation marks Jesse Jackson’s death at age 84, I realize that the temptation will be either …
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Pope Leo: Peter’s Successor must retain his sovereign freedom (Dicastery for Communication)
In a February 18 audience with members of the Pro Petri Sede association, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of the Roman Pontiff’s sovereign freedom. Recalling the Belgian association’s support …