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Where is the body of St. Matthew? A visit to his tomb
Sept. 21 marks the feast day of St. Matthew, also known as Levi, an apostle of Jesus and, according to tradition, the author of one of the four Gospels. Surprisingly …
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Where is the body of St. Matthew? A visit to his tomb
The fascinating story of where the Gospel writer’s body lies today takes us back into history. The statue of St. Matthew above the crypt altar beneath the cathedral of Salerno, …
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Relic of Christ’s tunic to be displayed for Pope Leo in France
For the first time, a pope will witness an exposition of the Holy Tunic, the garment worn by Christ during his passion, which is preserved in the Basilica of Saint-Denis …
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Relic of Christ’s tunic to be displayed for Pope Leo in France
The Holy Tunic will travel almost four miles from Argenteuil, France, to the pope’s youth vigil at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The Holy Tunic, a relic of the …
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On the good news given us by St. Matthew
Detail from “The Calling of Saint Matthew” (1599-1600) by Caravaggo (Wikipedia) Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Matthew, author of the first Gospel. In the New Testament, he …
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AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN – International Day of Peace. Bishop of Tombura-Yambio: “Our wounds belong to our history; peace is the legacy we must leave to our children”
Tombura-Yambio – “Invest in peace: for everyone, everywhere, every day.” This is the heart of the message addressed to the peoples of Sudan and South Sudan by Bishop Barani Eduardo …
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Catholic Church in U.S. to focus National Migration Week on migrant children
The situations faced by migrant and refugee children will be the focus of the U.S. Catholic Churchʼs 2026 National Migration Week, addressing the same concerns expressed by Pope Leo XIV …
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Catholic Church in U.S. to focus National Migration Week on migrant children
Following Pope Leo’s lead and building on the legacy of St. Frances Cabrini, who opened orphanages among the migrant population, U.S. bishops are drawing attention to the needs of migrant …
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The seed of the Gospel and mission: Archbishop Sangalli concludes the formation Course for bishops in Nemi with a meditation on St Charles de Foucauld
Nemi – The permanent formation of bishops as a time of communion, spiritual renewal and personal and pastoral conversion: this was the perspective outlined by Archbishop Samuele Sangalli in his …
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EWTN News Explains: What Does a Diocese Do When a Priest Is Accused of Misconduct?
Immaculate Conception Church is seen in Salem, Massachusetts, Nov. 5, 2023. A diocesan bishop will usually undertake a lengthy investigation and administrative process when responding to misconduct or abuse allegations.