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How does Pope Leo choose his monthly prayer intentions?
Leo XIV records his “Pray with the Pope” video each month, but how does he choose the intentions he wants the Church to pray for? “They’re absolutely the pope’s intentions; …
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Pope Leo on the dignity and mission of the laity: They are the body of Christ
The pope’s reflection at the general audience was inspired by the Second Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium. Pope Leo XIV gestures as he greets people gathered in St. Peter’s …
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Pope Leo on the dignity and mission of the laity: They are the body of Christ
The laity are not “a formless mass, but the body of Christ,” endowed with dignity and responsibility in the Church and in the world, Pope Leo XIV said in his …
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84-Year-Old Woman Speaks Out After Being Offered Euthanasia While Visiting Canadian ER for Back Pain
EWTN News NightlyThe story of 84-year-old Miriam Lancaster sparked “outrage” after she shared that she was offered medical assistance in dying (MAID) after arriving at a Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, …
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Syria’s Churches Scale Back Easter Celebrations After Attack On Christian Town
The faithful gather for the Divine Liturgy at the Mariamite Cathedral in Damascus, Syria, on June 30, 2025. After an assault on Al-Suqaylabiyah, questions linger over security and accountability, causing …
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Trump to Continue Supplying Title X Grants to Planned Parenthood for Another Year
Chip SomodevillaU.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026, in Washington, D.C. A spokesperson for the Department …
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Pope Leo Makes Holy Week Appeal to Trump, World Leaders to End Iran War
Daniel Ibanez/EWTN NewsPope Leo XIV waves during a general audience in St. Peter’s Square on March 25, 2026. The Pope expressed hope that President Donald Trump is seeking a way …
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84-year-old woman speaks out after being offered euthanasia while visiting Canadian ER for back pain
An advocate said “simply having euthanasia offered already kills a person, because it deflates and defeats a person’s sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and of value.” The story of 84-year-old Miriam …
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84-year-old woman speaks out after being offered euthanasia while visiting Canadian ER for back pain
Miriam Lancaster’s story sparked “outrage” after she shared that she was offered medical assistance in dying (MAID) after arriving at a Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, hospital with back pain. In …
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Easter Dinner Ideas from Catholic Chefs
Catholic Digest brings you recipes from our two favorite Catholic chefs to help you bring dinner to the table this Easter. Jeff Young is the founder of The Catholic Foodie …