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A Dead Pope’s Warning
An exhumed corpse, adorned in papal robes, sat in silent defense of itself while political hatred hung in the air like smog. This is not the opening scene of a …
Year: 2026
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Pope Leo XIV calls young Franciscans to Gospel radicalism and peace
At the GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting in Assisi, the pope urged 2,500 young adults to become “artisans of peace,” make lasting commitments and help renew the Church through service. Pope …
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Pope Leo XIV calls young Franciscans to Gospel radicalism and peace
ASSISI, Italy — Eight centuries after St. Francis gathered thousands of friars near the Portiuncula, Pope Leo XIV met with 2,500 young adults in Assisi on Thursday and urged them …
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Vatican newspaper highlights Ebola’s spread in DR Congo (L’Osservatore Romano (Italian))
In a prominent front-page article in its August 5 edition, L’Osservatore Romano highlighted the spread of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “The despair on the …
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Latin American bishops, religious launch ‘Care unites us’ campaign (Fides)
The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care, joined by abuse-prevention commissions of bishops’ conferences, the Latin American Confederation of Religious, and Caritas, launched a campaign, “Care …
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Lawsuit seeks fossil fuel-free 401(k) plan on religious grounds
A scientist in New York is suing life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific over its refusal to provide a retirement plan option that omits investments in fossil fuels, which he …
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The pope’s words moved a Republican to challenge South Dakota’s death penalty. The state is not ready.
“In order to be pro-life, as my faith instructs us to be, life needs to be from conception to natural death of everyone,” South Dakota state Rep. TimReisch said.
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2 years after leaving religious life: Reflections on grace, marriage and clericalism
After receiving a formal dispensation to leave the Franciscan order and priestly ministry, Daniel P. Horan reflects on his supportive transition into lay life, his recent marriage and his conversations …
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The quiet revolution at the Vatican
“The Roman Curia for centuries has been all male, all white, all Italian and all clerical,” writes NCR’s Michael Sean Winters. “Not anymore and not ever again.”
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Confucian-Christian dialogue’s final statement focuses on common convictions (Vatican News)
Despite their differences, the Christian and Confucian traditions share the conviction that “personal transformation, ethical living, and care for others are the foundations of healthy families, communities, and societies,” according …