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Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified
The Holy See informed the Diocese of Peoria that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to the diocese. A …
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BREAKING: Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified
The Holy See has officially informed Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed …
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How Matthew 2 Is Like a GPS for Our Faith Journey
Star of Bethlehem hangs over the Christmas crib at the cathedral in Wrocław, Poland. The Magi’s response to God can be understood as GPS leading them by another way.
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Hochul signs assisted suicide measure into law, making New York 13th state allowing it
New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul Feb. 6 made good on her promise that early this year she would sign a bill into law allowing physicians to aid terminally ill adults …
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Running Barefoot Into America’s Debate on Life
Panelists take part in a discussion on life issues during a taping of PBS’ ‘Breaking the Deadlock’ in New York. COMMENTARY: When abstractions become daughters, arguments become conversations — and …
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His Former Diocese ‘Most Likely Place’ On Itinerary If Pope Leo XIV Visits Peru
Diocese of ChiclayoThe current bishop of Chiclayo, Edinson Farfán Córdova, greets Pope Leo XIV during the 2026 ad limina visit. The eventual return of Pope Leo XIV to Chiclayo would …
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A Cornered Taiwan Finds New Hope for Vatican Support Under Pope Leo XIV
Taiwan and Vatican flags ANALYSIS: Meticulous reporting on the Vatican’s complex relationship with the island democracy.
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ASIA/THAILAND – Nationalism influences politics: “Thai Pride” party wins elections
Bangkok – The Bhumjaithai party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who had called early elections, won the parliamentary elections held on February 8 with more than 30% of the …
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ASIA/SYRIA – Ministry of Justice report on the attack on Mar Elias Church
Damascus – The Syrian Ministry of Justice has published a lengthy statement, supported by video footage and details related to the massacre perpetrated at the Greek Orthodox Church of Mar …
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What are good spiritual habits to develop?
BY FR. HUGH VINCENT DYER, OP Dear Father: Each year I struggle with Lent. Should I again give up something such as sweets or Facebook? However, this year I’d rather …