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Nov. 22, 2026: The Solemnity of Christ the King
Scripture for Life: How can we combine the vision of the judge of Matthew 25 with Ezekiel’s image of the God as shepherd or Paul’s depiction of the risen Christ who …
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Wildfire Smoke, Conflict, and Conversion: Asian Laudato Si’ Groups Compare Notes in Philippines
undefinedParticipants in the Laudato Si’ Movement Asia-Pacific chapters retreat hold the movement’s banner at the SVD Laudato Si’ Farm in Tagaytay City, Philippines, on Oct. 27, 2026. Leaders from Myanmar, …
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Nov. 15, 2026: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Scripture for Life: This part of the liturgical year focuses our attention on the fact that our time is limited and thus we need to spend it in the best way …
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Polite Talk on Islam Is Not Going to Be Enough
undefinedA mosque stands on a hill behind a Christian church in Amman, Jordan. COMMENTARY: Coexistence with Muslims is essential. Even more so is the propagation of the Catholic faith.
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Bread under fire: Pope Leo’s envoy witnesses hunger in war-torn Ukraine
At dawn on Oct. 29, people were already lining up outside the Catholic Cathedral of God the Merciful Father in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. By morning, about 2,000 had gathered for bread, among them …
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7 fascinating facts about St. Martin de Porres, the first Black saint of the Americas
On Nov. 3, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Martin de Porres, a Peruvian Dominican brother who lived a life of humble service and charity and became the …
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7 fascinating facts about St. Martin de Porres, the first Black saint of the Americas
On Nov. 3, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Martin de Porres, a Peruvian Dominican brother who became the first black saint of the Americas. Reconstructed face of …
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Wildfire smoke, conflict, and conversion: Asian Laudato Si’ groups compare notes in Philippines
Smoke from wildfires in Indonesia shut every school in East Timor for three days in October. A young Catholic from the small Southeast Asian nation brought that story to a …
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Wildfire smoke, conflict, and conversion: Asian Laudato Si’ groups compare notes in Philippines
Leaders from Myanmar, South Korea, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, and the Philippines shared their work and adopted the movement’s plan for 2027–2030. Participants in the Laudato Si’ Movement Asia-Pacific chapters retreat hold …
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Pope Leo XIV to Young People: Make Room for Christ Whenever You Feel Lonely
undefinedPope Leo XIV embraces a child after landing in Metz, France, on Sept. 28, 2026. The Vatican on Tuesday released the pontiff’s message for the 41st World Youth Day, to …