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The insatiable spirituality of Andrew Garfield, star of ‘The Uprising’
The actor finds God in all things — and can’t seem to turn down a project that lets him find more. Here he plays Ploughman, the nameless everyman who becomes …
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The Catholic Church and press in Germany will resist far-right populism
The editor in chief of Germany’s largest Catholic radio broadcaster, Renardo Schlegelmilch, writes about the troubling electoral victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany party.
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I presented Pope Leo 28 names of men on death row. Their lives are still in danger.
Before leaving office, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine should grant clemency to all 114 people on the state’s death row, says Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy. For 28 men with no appeals and …
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El Niño threatens Africa, Vatican newspaper warns (L’Osservatore Romano (Italian))
The Vatican newspaper warned that “alarm is growing across Africa regarding the potential impact of El Niño on the continent this year.” “The consequences go beyond climate; effects will be …
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Let us commit ourselves to living as Jesus did, Pope tells West African youth (CWN)
Pope Leo XIV encouraged participants in the first West African Youth Days to commit themselves to living as Jesus lived, and in doing so to reach out to the marginalized.
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St. Peter Claver—Man’s salvation and perfection consist in doing the will of God…
Man’s salvation and perfection consist in doing the will of God, which he must have in view in all things and at every moment of his life: The more he …
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Sep. 9 Memorial of St. Peter Claver, Priest, Memorial
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Peter Claver (1581-1654), who was born of a distinguished family in Catalonia, Spain. He became a Jesuit in 1604, and left for …
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“Coyote vs. Acme” delivers family fun and plenty of laughs, without any agenda
A promotional montage for “Coyote vs. ACME”. (Screenshot / YouTube) It’s getting harder and harder to find good, clean family fun without a woke agenda in children’s movies these days. …
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Indian archdiocese releases documentary on Mother Teresa (CWN)
The Archdiocese of Calcutta this week hosted the premiere of a film, Mother Teresa—Prophet of Compassion. The documentary was produced by longtime CWN contributor, Anto Akkara.
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Coalition backs parental rights lawsuit over California transgender student policy
Dozens of organizations urged the court to protect parental rights and religious freedom as the state law remains blocked. A case involving California parents who are challenging a state law …