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Pope Leo XIV: Let us not allow the memory of the deceased to be reduced to mere nostalgia
The pontiff offered Mass on Thursday for the repose of bishops and cardinals who died during the year. […]
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Pope Leo XIV chooses community as theme for World Day of the Sick 2027
Pope Leo XIV has chosen community as the theme for the 2027 World Day of the Sick. The Vatican announced the theme on Thursday ahead of the annual celebration on …
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From DOJ Lawyer to Dominican Friar: 13 Hot Takes on Faith and Dating With Father Legge
undefinedDominican Father Dominic Legge serves as president of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. After a high-powered legal career and …
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Texas Democrats Sweep Statewide Offices; Catholics, Pro-Lifers Respond
undefinedThe Texas Capitol in Austin. Pro-life activists note that Republicans, many of whom are pro-life, retain control of the state Senate, which will be ‘a backstop to kill legislation that …
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Lessons on humility from 20th-century Vatican secretary of state who slept on a straw mattress
At just 38 years of age, Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val assumed one of the most influential positions in the Church upon being appointed Vatican secretary of state by St. …
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Lessons on humility from 20th-century Vatican secretary of state who slept on a straw mattress
The new book “Growing in Humility: 7 Steps with Cardinal Merry del Val” focuses on acquiring the genuine virtue of humility. Father Álvaro Serrano Bayán, author of “Growing in Humility: …
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Updated app features interactive Shroud of Turin room (Magis Center)
The Magis Center, founded by Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., announced the release of MagisAI 2.0, an app that features an interactive Shroud of Turin focus room. Father Spitzer recently published …
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Vatican diplomat renews call for protection of civilians in armed conflicts (Holy See Mission)
Addressing a meeting on international humanitarian law (IHL), a Vatican diplomat emphasized the importance of protecting civilians in armed conflicts. “The Holy See wishes to recall that the protection of …
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A World War II mystery: Who dropped bombs on the Vatican?
As a neutral territory, Vatican City was largely spared from major bombing during World War II, while Rome was the target of raids by both Allied and Axis forces during …
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Papal encouragement for symposium on Eastern Christians and peace (CWN)
Pope Leo XIV offered encouragement to representatives of two French organizations as they prepared to host a symposium on Eastern Christians and peacebuilding.