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Vatican newspaper denounces economy oriented to war (CWN)
In the most prominent article in its May 19 edition, the Vatican newspaper denounced an economy oriented to war.
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St. Moses the Black: From Violent Outlaw to Saint
Unknown, “St. Moses,” Ethiopian Fresco ca. 1479-1481, Dormition Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, Russia COMMENTARY: The fourth-century Desert Father abandoned a life of theft and bloodshed to follow Christ, becoming …
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St. Bernardine of Siena—Jesus, name full of glory, grace, love, and strength! …
Jesus, name full of glory, grace, love, and strength! You are the refuge of those who repent, our banner of warfare in this life, the medicine of souls, the comfort …
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May. 20 Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter; Opt. Mem. of St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest, Opt. Mem.
The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena (1380-1444). Bernardine left the world at an early age in order to lead a hermit’s life. When he was …
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Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say
A Chicago-based Catholic and Christian advocacy group said it has struck a deal allowing “daily pastoral visits” to a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois. Scene from Nov. 1, 2025, …
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Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say
A group of Catholic and Christian faith leaders said it has been granted daily access to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, since May 15 under …
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US Catholic Bishops Urge Immigration Reform to Uphold ‘God-Given Dignity’ in Budget Bill
A photo of Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz, 68, of New Jersey is displayed during his memorial at Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church on Jan. 16, 2026, in Coachella, California, after …
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US Bishops Plan Sacred Heart Consecration, Issue Agenda for June Meeting
The plenary assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops gets underway on Nov. 11, 2025, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. First row, left to right: Father Michael Fuller, general …
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Two of Fulton Sheen’s nieces to participate in beatification events in September
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is pictured in an undated file photo. (CNS file photo) Fulton Sheen was the oldest of four boys born to Newton and Delia Sheen in Illinois. …
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U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform to uphold ‘God-given dignity’ in budget bill
Fifty‑four people have died in ICE custody since the start of fiscal 2025. A photo of Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz, 68, of New Jersey is displayed during his memorial after he …