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Pope Leo praises DDF’s work over past 2 years (CWN)
Pope Leo XIV received participants in the plenary assembly of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and praised the dicastery for its work over the past two years.
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Papal message: Inculturation does not mean adapting the Gospel to the world (Dicastery for Communication)
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of His Holiness, sent a message in the Holy Father’s name to the bishops of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of the Central …
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European Parliament’s president meets with Pope, praises his ‘clarity of purpose’ (@EP_President)
Pope Leo XIV received Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, on January 29. “A meaningful morning at the Vatican during an audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV,” Metsola …
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St. Homobonus: Patron Saint of Honest Work and Generous Living
Frame: Pieter de Jode II, “Sts. Bonifacius and Homobonus,” 17th Century, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Center: Unknown, “St. Homobonus.” COMMENTARY: A married layman and successful businessman, St. Homobonus …
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Your letters: Cardinal Tobin, the bishops and Christian witness
Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to stories about Cardinal Joseph Tobin’s remarks about ICE and the sinfulness of willful ignorance.
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NY Catholics hope new archbishop Hicks will continue Laudato Si’ efforts
In Joliet, Illinois, Bishop Ronald Hicks oversaw a number of efforts to embed ecological concern deeper into Catholic life, including joining the Vatican’s premier initiative to live out Francis’ call …
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New York’s anti-protest bill would harm faith communities more than help
A proposed statewide bill that would effectively ban protesting on public property immediately outside of houses of worship will do more to limit protesters’ rights than to address issues of …
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Typical newly-professed US religious: 35-year-old cradle Catholic devoted to Rosary, Eucharistic adoration (CWN)
The typical religious who professed perpetual vows in 2025 is a 35-year-old cradle Catholic who has three or more siblings and who regularly prayed the Rosary and took part in …
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Friday of the Third Week of Ordinary Time
At the turn of the year, when kings go out on campaign,David sent out Joab along with his officersand the army of Israel,and they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah.David, …
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St. Francis de Sales—We have not to carry the crosses of others, but our own.
We have not to carry the crosses of others, but our own. — St. Francis de Sales