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Nigerian bishop laments political manipulation of religion (CWN)
A Nigerian bishop said that insecurity, lack of justice, and the political manipulation of religion are greater challenges than religious differences themselves.
Year: 2026
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‘You Are Peter, and Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church’
This statue of St. Peter, created by Giuseppe de Fabris, was commissioned by Pope Gregory XVI and stands in the square named for the first pope at the Vatican. The …
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Catholic fiber artist brings the Lamb of God to life in wool
Artist Holly Guertin, a Catholic convert, creates hyper-realistic sculptural art made of lambs’ wool — all with a sacramental worldview. “Lamb of God” by Holly Guertin is made of wool …
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Catholic fiber artist brings the Lamb of God to life in wool
Catholic fiber artist Holly Guertin creates wool-based 3D artworks, especially depicting sheep, with a “sacramental worldview.” Guertin is based in Philadelphia, and her work is currently on display at a …
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ASIA/INDIA – “Justice Sunday”: Catholic community defends the poor and calls for safeguards over law on foreign funding
New Delhi – “Justice begins with us” – drawn from Isaiah 1:17 – is at the heart of “Justice Sunday”, which the Catholic Church in India will celebrate on August …
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Winnowing Weasel Words
(Image: “What We Need Now” site / whatweneednow.substack.com) Popes have long been political players on the world stage. In recent times, John Paul II worked with Margaret Thatcher and Ronald …
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The Papacy and Sacred Scripture
The entrance portal of St. Peter’s Parish Church in Radovljica. (Photo: Donald Judge from England/Wikimedia Commons) Readings:• Isa 22:19-23• Psa 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8• Rom 11:33-36• Matt 16:13-20 “The doctrine …
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Stories From the Silver Screen: The Jeweler’s Shop
Nearly five centuries of state sanctioned apostasy have passed since the death of Sir Thomas More, martyred for his faith in 1535, principally due to his steadfast defense of the …
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Catholic universities’ required theology courses remain timely
“Many more students enter my class today wondering what religion really is, what we mean by the word spirituality, and what people actually do in religious communities,” writes Erin Cline.
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Meet the master tailor who dresses Pope Leo
Italian designer Filippo Sorcinelli talks with NCR about sacred beauty and creating vestments for three different popes.