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Why Pretzels Are Synonymous With Lent
Pretzels have a rich Catholic history. This bread with a salty crust has a storied Catholic history.
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Cardinal defends lay leadership in Roman Curia in rare note
The link between the office of a bishop and the function of governing in the church “does not mean that the sacrament of Holy Orders is the exclusive source of …
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St. Peter’s marks 400 years with newly opened areas and digital access
The Vatican will open new parts of St. Peter’s — including the full terrace — and roll out a “SmartPass” digital entry system as it marks the basilica’s 400th anniversary. …
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St. Peter’s marks 400 years with newly opened areas and digital access
As the Basilica of St. Peter approaches the 400th anniversary of its consecration, the Vatican has announced a slate of liturgical and cultural initiatives — including opening parts of the …
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‘Aventine procession’: A centuries-old tradition Pope Leo XIV will lead for the first time
The brief Ash Wednesday walk between two hilltop basilicas marks the start of Lent in Rome. Pope Leo XIV visits the Church of Sant’Anselmo on the Aventine, Rome, on Nov. …
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‘Aventine procession’: A centuries-old tradition Pope Leo XIV will lead for the first time
Each Ash Wednesday, dozens of people crowd the doors of the Church of Sant’Anselmo, perched on the Aventine — one of Rome’s seven hills — to witness the penitential procession …
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Meet the Priest Serving ‘Even Nonbelievers’ at the Milan Winter Olympics
Father Oldřich Chocholáč, chaplain of the Czech Olympic team, stands at the entrance to the Olympic Village in Milan during the 2026 Winter Games in February 2026. ‘My service is …
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Did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance represent Latinos and their cultural values?
Bad Bunny’s halftime show at Super Bowl LX drew mixed reactions. For some, it was a Latino triumph while for others it contained obscene lyrics that did not represent the …
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Did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance represent Latinos and their cultural values?
Bad Bunny’s halftime show at Super Bowl LX drew mixed reactions. For some, it was a Hispanic or Latin American triumph with nothing objectionable, while for others, it was a …
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Vatican Official Says Notre Dame Controversy Shows Need for Dialogue on Abortion
Msgr. Renzo Pegoraro, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, speaks at a press conference at the Vatican on Feb. 17, 2026. The Church should engage with universities about how …