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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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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 …
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Archbishop Hicks hosts his first Al Smith dinner; NYPD commissioner, Cardinal Dolan honored
“We may disagree and poke fun and do all that, but it’s in a common spirit for the common good,” Hicks said of the annual event that raises money for …
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Pope’s surgeon green lights Nov. 6–17 apostolic trip to Latin America
Pope Leo XIV has received the green light from his surgeon to proceed with his planned Nov. 6–17 apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. In an interview with Vatican …
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Pope Leo XIV leaves Gemelli Hospital, returns to Vatican
Pope Leo XIV left the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital shortly after 3:30 p.m. local time on Saturday to return to the Vatican. Tweet The 71-year-old pope had been admitted last …
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Pope Leo leaves hospital, returns to Vatican earlier than planned after operation
Pontiff released four days after surgery to remove a growth from his lung.