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From Pius XI to Leo XIV: World Mission Day marks 100 years
Papal messages have stressed the message of Vatican II’s Ad Gentes: “The pilgrim Church is missionary by her very nature,” writes Maryknoll Fr. James H. Kroeger.
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‘To see the face of God in wartime’: A Jesuit’s mission in Siberia
Fr. Wojciech Ziólek’s parish covers Tomsk Oblast, a region of more than 122,000 square miles with just two Catholic churches.
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St. Luke (Luke1:1, 3-4)—Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us …
Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us … I too have decided, after investigating everything … to write it down …
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Oct. 18 Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Sunday
Excerpt from Sunday’s Gospel: Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?” Knowing their malice, Jesus said, “Why are …
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The Need to Teach Political Philosophy and the Study of Statesmanship in Seminaries
I taught in fine seminary programs at the beginning and end of my full-time teaching career, with stints at Catholic colleges and universities in between. I continue to teach part-time …
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International rosary in Rome held in advance of 100th World Mission Sunday
The rosary, recited in 13 languages, also marked the 75th anniversary of the World Mission Rosary by Blessed Fulton Sheen. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, dean of the College of Cardinals …
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International rosary in Rome held in advance of 100th World Mission Sunday
An international rosary in Rome united clergy, religious, and lay faithful to mark the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday. The rosary was held on the grounds of the Pontifical …
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Pope Leo’s surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour
“There are no clinical reasons” the pontiff should not travel to Uruguay, Peru and Argentina Nov. 6-17, Dr. Stefano Margaritora told Vatican News.
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On being a Catholic teacher in a time of confusion
Education is not the acquisition of marketable skills, or self-improvement, culture, personal fulfillment or even knowledge—though these benefits normally occur; but, essentially, it is a call to something higher than …
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Pope Leo’s brother shares his own cancer battle, the role of faith and his 1 request
“I always ask people, ‘Keep praying for my brother, that he makes a full recovery,’ ” Louis Prevost said, “because I think he’s the pope the church needs at this …