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John Milton—The martyrs shook the powers of darkness with the irresistible power of weakness.
The martyrs shook the powers of darkness with the irresistible power of weakness. — John Milton
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Over 150,000 visitors prepare to welcome Pope Leo in Lourdes
LOURDES, France — As Pope Leo XIV lands in Paris to begin the first official papal visit to France since 2008, pilgrims, organizers, and business owners in Lourdes are preparing …
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Thousands of young French Catholics converge on soccer stadium for prayer with Pope Leo
SAINT-DENIS, France — At least 80,000 young Catholics flocked to France’s national soccer stadium north of Paris on Friday night to pray with Pope Leo XIV and to hear his …
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Texas abortion law not to blame for death of Tierra Walker, pro-lifers say
A lawsuit is targeting Texas’ law against abortion, saying a 37-year-old woman was a casualty of the law — but pro-life physicians disagree. Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia in …
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A Catholic support program for the children of divorced parents
According to a study presented in 2024, in Spain much like in many other countries, “the approximate probability of a marriage ending in divorce is around 50%.” This is a …
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A look at Blessed Fulton Sheen’s relics
For Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification in St. Louis, teenager James Fulton Engstrom presented Cardinal Luis Tagle, the main celebrant, with a first-class relic of Sheen: the mandible, the jawbone that …
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Pope Leo’s Itinerary Includes a Visit to Blessed Fulton Sheen’s Favorite Marian Shrine
Blessed Fulton Sheen visits the Grotto at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France, in this undated photo. ‘Lourdes for him had a special kind of love. …
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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV Visits France’s Restored Notre-Dame Cathedral
Pope Leo XIV stands outside Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Sept. 25, 2026 to pray the Salve Regina before the statue of Our Lady and the Infant Jesus. Commissioned in …
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Duluth Diocese officially begins canonization cause for Minnesota priest Joseph Buh
The Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota officially launched a formal canonization cause for the 19th century Slovenian-born missionary priest, Monsignor Joseph Buh, who now holds the title of “servant of God” …
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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits France’s restored Notre-Dame Cathedral
Pope Leo XIV is visiting three cities in France from Sept. 25–28, making stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz to meet with young people, government officials, the sick, and migrants, …