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Pope begins new series of general audiences about Vatican II and its documents (CWN)
Pope Leo XIV has begun a new series of Wednesday general audiences devoted to the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) and its documents.
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God wants to give you two great gifts for Christmas: Himself, and His mission…..
There are many ways we can approach the nearly inexhaustible mystery of Christmas. We can meditate on the divine humility of God’s becoming one of us, on his deliberate choice …
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Thursday after Epiphany
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit,and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. He came to …
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton—We know certainly that God calls us to a holy life…
We know certainly that God calls us to a holy life. We know that he gives us every grace, every abundant grace; and though we are so weak of ourselves, …
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Jan. 8 Thursday after Epiphany, Weekday
We continue celebrating the Christmas season, focusing on the Epiphany.
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When Movie Stars Face Mortality
Daniele VenturelliDon Walter Insero officiates the funeral of actress Gina Lollobrigida at Chiesa degli Artisti on Jan. 19, 2023, in Rome. COMMENTARY: For an industry built on eternal youth, Hollywood’s …
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Bodies, Souls and Mummies: What Catholic Teaching Reminds Us
Ruslan Harutyunov‘Egyptian Mummies’ COMMENTARY: A mummy in a museum not only teaches us about ancient culture, but also reminds Catholics of our duty to pray for the dead.
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After ICE shooting of U.S. citizen, Minneapolis archbishop pleads for prayers, calm
People take part in a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York on Jan. 7, 2026, after an ICE officer shot dead a woman in Minneapolis. | …
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Scottish Bishops Denounce ‘Buffer-Zone’ Law
St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland ‘We oppose this law because it is disproportionate and undemocratic,’ the bishops said in a Jan. 6 statement. ‘The Catholic Church does not …
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As consistory opens, Pope Leo XIV tells cardinals ‘I am here to listen’
The extraordinary consistory of cardinals is taking place from Jan 7-8, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media Jan 7, 2026 / 19:12 pm In his opening address at the extraordinary consistory convened for Jan. …