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Legends and History of the True Cross
“Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the salvation of the World.” Relics of Our Lord’s Passion have always been dear to his followers. The True Cross, the …
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Pope Leo XIV: Bear Christ’s ‘fire of love’ to spread peace throughout the world
Pope Leo XIV preaches at the historic Rotonda church in Albano, Aug. 17, 2025. / Vatican media screenshot Rome Newsroom, Aug 17, 2025 / 07:16 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV …
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Cameroon government lauds Catholic Church’s peace-building efforts ahead of election
Some members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) meet with the minister of state, secretary-general at the presidency. / Courtesy: President of the Republic of Cameroon ACI Africa, …
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Chant Camp aims to help children appreciate beauty and tradition of the Mass
Mary Ann Wilson conducts a children’s choir during Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan. / Credit: Martin Barillas Ann Arbor, Michigan, Aug 17, 2025 / …
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Burn with ‘fire’ of God’s love, pope says at Mass and lunch with the poor
ROME (CNS) — Spending the day with the poor, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Catholics would make sure their parishes are welcoming of all people and would be “on fire” …
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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading 1 Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 In those days, the princes said to the king: “Jeremiah ought to be put to death; he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in …
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Le Fort’s novel about the Thirty Years’ War resonates amid contemporary tensions
Recently, I was directed to an article by conservative Evangelical author and activist Katy Faust entitled “No Time for Friendly Fire: Why Catholics and Evangelicals Need Each Other Now More …
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Opinion: A Pastor’s Cowardice
A couple of weeks back, I placed a commentary in the Pastor’s Bulletin Insert that caused a minor stir among parishioners. Based on evidence from Internet news reports, I argued …
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The Purifying Fire of Dividing, Divine Love
Readings: • Jer 38:4-6, 8-10 • Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18 • Heb 12:1-4 • Lk 12:49-53 In the summer of 2007, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released …
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A pontiff and his people: Pope Leo XIV welcomes the world in his first 100 days
Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 13, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Staff, Aug 16, …